Color swatch image showing #FFCB9F with RGB(255,203,159) values

#FFCB9F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFCB9F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFCB9F Color Information

#FFCB9F RGB value is (255, 203, 159). The hex color red value is 255, green is 203, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 38 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFCB9F Color Meaning

Color #FFCB9F projects gentle warmth, soft vitality, and friendly nourishment. #FFCB9F light, pinkish-orange resembles the fruit's flesh, suggesting sweetness, health, and approachable comfort. Psychologically, color #FFCB9F is soothing and inviting, promoting feelings of kindness, congeniality, and uncomplicated happiness. #FFCB9F creates a welcoming, non-confrontational atmosphere that encourages communication and a sense of well-being. #FFCB9F color is universally liked for its soft, friendly, and human-centric warmth. Culturally, color #FFCB9F is associated with Southern hospitality, wellness aesthetics, and brands aiming for a wholesome, sincere image. Symbolically, #FFCB9F represents sincere communication, soft persuasion, and nurturing community. Therefore, color #FFCB9F acts as a social lubricant in visual design, facilitating interaction and conveying a message of genuine care, optimism, and inclusive warmth, making complex ideas or invitations feel more approachable and safe.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFCB9F 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
#FFCB9F
RGB
rgb(255, 203, 159)
HSL
hsl(27°, 100%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 38%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(27°, 38%, 100%)
XYZ
68.8539 66.4751 42.0029
Yxy
66.4751 0.3883 0.3749
Hunter Lab
81.5323 4.2989 7.3003
CIE-Lab
85.2382 12.6842 28.9570

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFCB9F 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

#FFCB9F 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 #FFCB9F 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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#FFCB9F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFCB9F 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

#FFCB9F

protanopia

#e8e8aa

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCB9F;

Text Color

color: #FFCB9F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCB9F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCB9F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFCB9F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCB9F 0%, #ed6b00 100%);

#FFCB9F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFCB9F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.