Color swatch image showing #FFBD7B with RGB(255,189,123) values
Color swatch image showing #FFBD7B with RGB(255,189,123) values

#FFBD7B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFBD7B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFBD7B Color Information

#FFBD7B RGB value is (255, 189, 123). The hex color red value is 255, green is 189, and blue is 123. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 52 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFBD7B Color Meaning

Color #FFBD7B represents warmth softened by restraint. #FFBD7B gentle orange beige tone (#FFBD7B) feels inviting without being loud, creating a sense of comfort and approachability rooted in natural warmth. Psychologically, color #FFBD7B supports emotional ease and social openness. #FFBD7B reduces tension while encouraging friendly interaction. Culturally, #FFBD7B color appears in hospitality design, lifestyle branding, and food presentation where warmth matters. Symbolically, #FFBD7B reflects nourishment, emotional safety, and steady optimism without excess stimulation.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBD7B 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
#FFBD7B
RGB
rgb(255, 189, 123)
HSL
hsl(30°, 100%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 52%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(30°, 52%, 100%)
XYZ
63.0127 59.0853 26.8224
Yxy
59.0853 0.4231 0.3968
Hunter Lab
76.8670 4.8981 8.4990
CIE-Lab
81.3384 16.4179 42.4505

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue123 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBD7B 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

#FFBD7B 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 #FFBD7B 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.

#FFFFFF
#FFBD7B

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 #FFBD7B 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

#FFBD7B

protanopia

#e2e28b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBD7B;

Text Color

color: #FFBD7B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBD7B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBD7B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFBD7B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBD7B 0%, #d96d00 100%);

#FFBD7B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFBD7B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.