Color swatch image showing #FBAB56 with RGB(251,171,86) values

#FBAB56 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FBAB56 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FBAB56 Color Information

#FBAB56 RGB value is (251, 171, 86). The hex color red value is 251, green is 171, and blue is 86. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 66 percent, 2 percent.

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#FBAB56 Color Meaning

Color #FBAB56 communicates warmth, generosity, and grounded optimism. #FBAB56 orange carries golden undertones that feel welcoming rather than aggressive. #FBAB56 resembles sunlight filtered through dust or stone. In psychology, color #FBAB56 encourages social connection and creative confidence. #FBAB56 stimulates conversation and reduces emotional rigidity. Because #FBAB56 feels friendly yet mature, #FBAB56 suits collaborative and community centered settings. Culturally, color #FBAB56 reflects spice markets, handcrafted goods, and earthy luxury. On a spiritual level, #FBAB56 represents balanced desire, physical vitality, and appreciation for present moment abundance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FBAB56 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
#FBAB56
RGB
rgb(251, 171, 86)
HSL
hsl(31°, 95%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 32%, 66%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 66%, 98%)
XYZ
56.0263 50.3069 15.5614
Yxy
50.3069 0.4596 0.4127
Hunter Lab
70.9274 5.4145 8.1982
CIE-Lab
76.2573 21.5714 54.4977

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red251 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Blue86 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FBAB56 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

#FBAB56 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 #FBAB56 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.

#FFFFFF
#FBAB56

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FBAB56 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

#FBAB56

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FBAB56;

Text Color

color: #FBAB56;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FBAB56;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FBAB5640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FBAB56;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBAB56 0%, #be6505 100%);

#FBAB56 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FBAB56 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.