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#FFB6C0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFB6C0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFB6C0 Color Information

#FFB6C0 RGB value is (255, 182, 192). The hex color red value is 255, green is 182, and blue is 192. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 86 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 25 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFB6C0 Color Meaning

Color #FFB6C0 signifies gentle warmth, emotional tenderness, and subtle optimism. Its pale pink tone evokes blossoms and delicate beauty. Psychologically, color #FFB6C0 enhances empathy, emotional calm, and creative openness. In design, color #FFB6C0 works beautifully in romantic, feminine, or pastel palettes, adding softness and approachable warmth. Symbolically, #FFB6C0 embodies care, charm, and aesthetic sensitivity. Spiritually, color #FFB6C0 fosters mindful emotional awareness, nurturing presence, and reflective calm. Across cultures, #FFB6C0 resonates with floral symbolism, tenderness, and gentle beauty.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFB6C0 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
#FFB6C0
RGB
rgb(255, 182, 192)
HSL
hsl(352°, 100%, 86%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 25%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 29%, 100%)
XYZ
67.4824 58.5217 57.6083
Yxy
58.5217 0.3675 0.3187
Hunter Lab
76.4995 8.4346 1.3781
CIE-Lab
81.0280 27.8299 5.5294

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green182 / 255 (71%)
71%
Blue192 / 255 (75%)
75%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFB6C0 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

#FFB6C0 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 #FFB6C0 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFB6C0 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

#FFB6C0

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFB6C0;

Text Color

color: #FFB6C0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFB6C0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFB6C040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFB6C0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB6C0 0%, #fb0021 100%);

#FFB6C0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFB6C0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.