Color swatch image showing #F8836D with RGB(248,131,109) values

#F8836D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8836D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8836D Color Information

#F8836D RGB value is (248, 131, 109). The hex color red value is 248, green is 131, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 9°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of 70 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 47 percent, 56 percent, 3 percent.

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#F8836D Color Meaning

Color #F8836D expresses warmth, gentle energy, and emotional openness. #F8836D soft reddish-pink evokes coral reefs, sunsets, and tender vitality. Psychologically, color #F8836D stimulates empathy, friendliness, and emotional receptivity, making interactions feel approachable and heartfelt. Culturally, color #F8836D is often used in fashion, home décor, and culinary presentation, symbolizing nurturing elegance and understated sophistication. Spiritually, #F8836D encourages compassion, emotional balance, and harmonious connection with others, supporting both personal reflection and social warmth. Its muted vibrancy evokes a soothing, reassuring presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8836D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F8836D
RGB
rgb(248, 131, 109)
HSL
hsl(9°, 91%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 47%, 56%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(9°, 56%, 97%)
XYZ
49.5880 37.2932 19.0527
Yxy
37.2932 0.4681 0.3520
Hunter Lab
61.0682 8.0292 3.8796
CIE-Lab
67.4964 42.6173 32.0940

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue109 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Yellow56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8836D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F8836D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F8836D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F8836D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F8836D

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8836D;

Text Color

color: #F8836D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8836D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8836D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8836D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8836D 0%, #c52509 100%);

#F8836D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F8836D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.