Color swatch image showing #F8836F with RGB(248,131,111) values

#F8836F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8836F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8836F Color Information

#F8836F RGB value is (248, 131, 111). The hex color red value is 248, green is 131, and blue is 111. 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, 55 percent, 3 percent.

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#F8836F Color Meaning

Color #F8836F expresses warmth, gentle energy, and emotional openness. #F8836F soft reddish-pink evokes coral reefs, sunsets, and tender vitality. Psychologically, color #F8836F stimulates empathy, friendliness, and emotional receptivity, making interactions feel approachable and heartfelt. Culturally, color #F8836F is often used in fashion, home décor, and culinary presentation, symbolizing nurturing elegance and understated sophistication. Spiritually, #F8836F 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 #F8836F 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
#F8836F
RGB
rgb(248, 131, 111)
HSL
hsl(9°, 91%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 47%, 55%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(9°, 55%, 97%)
XYZ
49.6969 37.3368 19.6263
Yxy
37.3368 0.4659 0.3501
Hunter Lab
61.1038 8.0722 3.7871
CIE-Lab
67.5289 42.7717 31.0385

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8836F 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

#F8836F 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 #F8836F 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 #F8836F 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

#F8836F

protanopia

#c5c474

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8836F;

Text Color

color: #F8836F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8836F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8836F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8836F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8836F 0%, #c52509 100%);

#F8836F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F8836F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.