Color swatch image showing #FFBCDB with RGB(255,188,219) values

#FFBCDB Color Meaning and Information

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

#FFBCDB Color Information

#FFBCDB RGB value is (255, 188, 219). The hex color red value is 255, green is 188, and blue is 219. Its HSL format shows a hue of 332°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 87 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 14 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFBCDB Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBCDB 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
#FFBCDB
RGB
rgb(255, 188, 219)
HSL
hsl(332°, 100%, 87%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 14%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(332°, 26%, 100%)
XYZ
72.0094 62.3409 75.2555
Yxy
62.3409 0.3435 0.2974
Hunter Lab
78.9563 9.3639 -1.7168
CIE-Lab
83.0944 28.6823 -5.9777

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue219 / 255 (86%)
86%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBCDB 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

#FFBCDB 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 #FFBCDB 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+)

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFBCDB 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

#FFBCDB

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBCDB;

Text Color

color: #FFBCDB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBCDB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBCDB40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBCDB 0%, #fe0076 100%);

#FFBCDB Color FAQs

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