Color swatch image showing #FFA099 with RGB(255,160,153) values
Color swatch image showing #FFA099 with RGB(255,160,153) values

#FFA099 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA099 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA099 Color Information

#FFA099 RGB value is (255, 160, 153). The hex color red value is 255, green is 160, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 4°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 40 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA099 Color Meaning

Color #FFA099 signifies tender vibrancy, cheerful warmth, and soft emotional expression. Its pale reddish-pink tone evokes blossoms and comforting energy. Psychologically, color #FFA099 encourages optimism, empathy, and creative engagement. In design, color #FFA099 works in romantic, pastel, or inviting palettes, adding warmth and accessibility. Symbolically, #FFA099 embodies friendliness, emotional clarity, and subtle charm. Spiritually, color #FFA099 fosters mindful kindness, gentle presence, and balanced emotional awareness. Culturally, #FFA099 resonates with celebrations, nurturing aesthetics, and floral symbolism.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA099 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
#FFA099
RGB
rgb(255, 160, 153)
HSL
hsl(4°, 100%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 40%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(4°, 40%, 100%)
XYZ
59.5606 48.7015 36.3981
Yxy
48.7015 0.4117 0.3367
Hunter Lab
69.7865 8.6105 3.4207
CIE-Lab
75.2653 34.4836 18.5496

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA099 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

#FFA099 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 #FFA099 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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#FFA099

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA099 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

#FFA099

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA099;

Text Color

color: #FFA099;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA099;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA09940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA099;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA099 0%, #ea1000 100%);

#FFA099 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA099 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.