Color swatch image showing #FFBD78 with RGB(255,189,120) values
Color swatch image showing #FFBD78 with RGB(255,189,120) values

#FFBD78 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFBD78 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFBD78 Color Information

#FFBD78 RGB value is (255, 189, 120). The hex color red value is 255, green is 189, and blue is 120. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 53 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFBD78 Color Meaning

Color #FFBD78 represents warmth softened by restraint. #FFBD78 gentle orange beige tone (#FFBD78) feels inviting without being loud, creating a sense of comfort and approachability rooted in natural warmth. Psychologically, color #FFBD78 supports emotional ease and social openness. #FFBD78 reduces tension while encouraging friendly interaction. Culturally, #FFBD78 color appears in hospitality design, lifestyle branding, and food presentation where warmth matters. Symbolically, #FFBD78 reflects nourishment, emotional safety, and steady optimism without excess stimulation.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBD78 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
#FFBD78
RGB
rgb(255, 189, 120)
HSL
hsl(31°, 100%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 53%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 53%, 100%)
XYZ
62.8278 59.0113 25.8482
Yxy
59.0113 0.4254 0.3996
Hunter Lab
76.8188 4.8132 8.6960
CIE-Lab
81.2978 16.1661 43.9169

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue120 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBD78 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

#FFBD78 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 #FFBD78 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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#FFBD78

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFBD78 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

#FFBD78

protanopia

#e2e289

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBD78;

Text Color

color: #FFBD78;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBD78;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBD7840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFBD78;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBD78 0%, #d97000 100%);

#FFBD78 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFBD78 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.