Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) Color Meaning and Information

Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) Color Information

Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) RGB value is (254, 111, 94). The hex color red value is 254, green is 111, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 6°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 63 percent, 0 percent.

Bittersweet

#FE6F5E

rgb(254, 111, 94)

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Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) Color Meaning

Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) signifies balanced intensity, emotional warmth, and measured vitality. In color psychology, it encourages active engagement, expressive reflection, and tempered passion. Across cultures and history, Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) is present in textiles, ceremonial art, and symbolic imagery, representing love, intensity, and nuanced expression. From a spiritual perspective, Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) embodies mindful emotional awareness, reflective energy, and deliberate action. It supports thoughtful engagement with both emotional and practical dimensions.

Color Conversion

Convert Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) 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

#FE6F5E

RGB

rgb(254, 111, 94)

HSL

hsl(6°, 99%, 68%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 56%, 63%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(6°, 63%, 100%)

XYZ

48.5779 33.2479 14.4468

Yxy

33.2479 0.5046 0.3454

Hunter Lab

57.6610 9.1009 3.6974

CIE-Lab

64.3611 53.3796 36.5457

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green111 / 255 (44%)

44%

Blue94 / 255 (37%)

37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow63 / 100 (63%)

63%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) 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

Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) 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 Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FE6F5E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FE6F5E 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

Bittersweet (#FE6F5E)

protanopia

#c0bf62

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FE6F5E;

Text Color

color: #FE6F5E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FE6F5E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FE6F5E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FE6F5E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE6F5E 0%, #c81501 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Bittersweet (#FE6F5E) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.