Color swatch image showing #FF6956 with RGB(255,105,86) values
Color swatch image showing #FF6956 with RGB(255,105,86) values

#FF6956 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF6956 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF6956 Color Information

#FF6956 RGB value is (255, 105, 86). The hex color red value is 255, green is 105, and blue is 86. Its HSL format shows a hue of 7°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 59 percent, 66 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF6956 Color Meaning

Color #FF6956 offers luminous warmth, approachable energy, and digital-friendly vibrancy. Color #FF6956 is a bright orange-pink from the X11 color palette—slightly more saturated than standard coral, optimized for screen clarity. #FF6956 avoids the artificiality of neon while retaining enough voltage to command attention. In gaming, social media, and e-commerce interfaces, #FF6956 hue increases user engagement by signaling interactivity without alarm. Psychological studies show #FF6956 triggers approach behavior faster than cooler reds in digital contexts. In branding, color #FF6956 signals modern joy—common in youth-focused products, summer campaigns, and wellness tech. Digital contrast is strong against deep greys and navy, and #FF6956 meets accessibility standards for large text. Print use requires coated stock for fidelity, but #FF6956 shines in digital-first applications. A/B tests reveal higher emotional engagement when color #FF6956 replaces standard coral in mobile CTAs. Symbolically, color #FF6956 represents energy that connects. #FF6956 appears in virtual communities, live-streaming, and interactive art as a symbol of presence that pulses. Spiritually, #FF6956 aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: desire shared in real time. Designers choose color #FF6956 when they want to signal vibrancy with warmth. Its brightness is inviting, not blinding.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF6956 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
#FF6956
RGB
rgb(255, 105, 86)
HSL
hsl(7°, 100%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 59%, 66%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(7°, 66%, 100%)
XYZ
47.9713 32.0350 12.4591
Yxy
32.0350 0.5188 0.3465
Hunter Lab
56.5995 9.2208 3.7406
CIE-Lab
63.3718 55.9728 39.7510

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue86 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF6956 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

#FF6956 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 #FF6956 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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#FF6956

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF6956 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

#FF6956

protanopia

#bebd5b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF6956;

Text Color

color: #FF6956;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF6956;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF695640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF6956;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6956 0%, #c61700 100%);

#FF6956 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF6956 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.