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#FFB9DD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFB9DD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFB9DD Color Information

#FFB9DD RGB value is (255, 185, 221). The hex color red value is 255, green is 185, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 329°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of86 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 13 percent, 0percent.

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#FFB9DD Color Meaning

color #FFB9DD expresses playful joy, nostalgic sweetness, and accessible delight. Color #FFB9DD is a soft, slightly peachy pink that mirrors spun sugar at fairs—light, airy, and universally recognizable. Unlike millennial pink, #FFB9DD carries childhood innocence; unlike neon, #FFB9DD avoids irony. In entertainment, confectionery, and youth branding, #FFB9DD hue signals uncomplicated happiness. Psychological studies show #FFB9DD increases perceived approachability and fun in social and retail contexts, especially among younger audiences. Functionally, color #FFB9DD works best as an accent in digital and packaging design. #FFB9DD’s common in event branding, limited-edition products, and social media graphics where emotional uplift matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#FFB9DD fails contrast on white and must be used with deep purples or navies. Print reproduction is excellent on bright stocks, enhancing its festive quality. A/B tests confirm higher engagement when color #FFB9DD replaces standard pink in seasonal campaigns. Culturally, color #FFB9DD reflects joy that’s shared—fairs, birthdays, first dates. #FFB9DD appears in pop culture, nostalgia marketing, and community events as a symbol of simple pleasure. Spiritually, #FFB9DD aligns with the heart chakra’s open mode: love that doesn’t overthink. Designers use color #FFB9DD when they want to signal sweetness without sarcasm. Its delight is genuine, not manufactured.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFB9DD 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
#FFB9DD
RGB
rgb(255, 185, 221)
HSL
hsl(329°, 100%, 86%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 13%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(329°, 27%, 100%)
XYZ
71.6401 61.1784 76.4394
Yxy
61.1784 0.3424 0.2924
Hunter Lab
78.2166 9.8111 -2.2655
CIE-Lab
82.4745 30.5735 -7.9688

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green185 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue221 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFB9DD 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

#FFB9DD 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 #FFB9DD 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFB9DD 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFB9DD;

Text Color

color: #FFB9DD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFB9DD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFB9DD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFB9DD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB9DD 0%, #fb0082 100%);

#FFB9DD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFB9DD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.