Color swatch image showing #FDBC9F with RGB(253,188,159) values

#FDBC9F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDBC9F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDBC9F Color Information

#FDBC9F RGB value is (253, 188, 159). The hex color red value is 253, green is 188, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 37 percent, 1 percent.

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#FDBC9F Color Meaning

Color #FDBC9F projects gentle warmth, soft vitality, and friendly nourishment. #FDBC9F light, pinkish-orange resembles the fruit's flesh, suggesting sweetness, health, and approachable comfort. Psychologically, color #FDBC9F is soothing and inviting, promoting feelings of kindness, congeniality, and uncomplicated happiness. #FDBC9F creates a welcoming, non-confrontational atmosphere that encourages communication and a sense of well-being. #FDBC9F color is universally liked for its soft, friendly, and human-centric warmth. Culturally, color #FDBC9F is associated with Southern hospitality, wellness aesthetics, and brands aiming for a wholesome, sincere image. Symbolically, #FDBC9F represents sincere communication, soft persuasion, and nurturing community. Therefore, color #FDBC9F acts as a social lubricant in visual design, facilitating interaction and conveying a message of genuine care, optimism, and inclusive warmth, making complex ideas or invitations feel more approachable and safe.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDBC9F 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
#FDBC9F
RGB
rgb(253, 188, 159)
HSL
hsl(19°, 96%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 37%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 37%, 99%)
XYZ
64.7492 59.3523 40.8444
Yxy
59.3523 0.3925 0.3598
Hunter Lab
77.0404 5.9711 5.4000
CIE-Lab
81.4849 19.7554 23.8368

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDBC9F 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

#FDBC9F 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 #FDBC9F 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
#FDBC9F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDBC9F 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

#FDBC9F

protanopia

#e1e0a6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDBC9F;

Text Color

color: #FDBC9F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDBC9F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDBC9F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDBC9F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDBC9F 0%, #e84d05 100%);

#FDBC9F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FDBC9F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.