Color swatch image showing #FF996C with RGB(255,153,108) values

#FF996C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF996C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF996C Color Information

#FF996C RGB value is (255, 153, 108). The hex color red value is 255, green is 153, and blue is 108. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 40 percent, 58 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF996C Color Meaning

Color #FF996C embodies vibrant warmth, energetic cheer, and accessible zest. #FF996C bright, peachy orange sits exactly between pink and orange, evoking tropical sunsets, juicy citrus, and playful, modern design. Psychologically, color #FF996C is invigorating and friendly, stimulating enthusiasm, sociability, and a sense of optimistic, healthy fun. #FF996C captures attention with its juicy warmth, making #FF996C effective for signaling creativity, approachability, and youthful vitality. #FF996C color is energetic without being aggressive, and sweet without being childish. Culturally, color #FF996C is prevalent in contemporary lifestyle branding, summer fashion, and digital interfaces aiming for a fresh, optimistic, and gender-inclusive vibe. Symbolically, #FF996C represents a blended, modern identity, joy that is both warm and bright, and creativity that is collaborative and open. Therefore, color #FF996C acts as a bridge between traditionally gendered colors, offering a hue that signals innovation, friendly energy, and a forward-looking, inclusive optimism.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF996C 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
#FF996C
RGB
rgb(255, 153, 108)
HSL
hsl(18°, 100%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 40%, 58%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 58%, 100%)
XYZ
55.3380 45.1252 19.9808
Yxy
45.1252 0.4595 0.3747
Hunter Lab
67.1753 7.7741 5.7724
CIE-Lab
72.9742 33.9986 39.7509

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue108 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF996C 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

#FF996C 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 #FF996C 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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#FF996C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF996C 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

#FF996C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF996C;

Text Color

color: #FF996C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF996C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF996C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF996C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF996C 0%, #d13f00 100%);

#FF996C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF996C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.