Color swatch image showing #FFCBAD with RGB(255,203,173) values

#FFCBAD Color Meaning and Information

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

#FFCBAD Color Information

#FFCBAD RGB value is (255, 203, 173). The hex color red value is 255, green is 203, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 22°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 84 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFCBAD Color Meaning

Color #FFCBAD radiates gentle nourishment, sun-ripened softness, and approachable warmth. #FFCBAD pale orange-pink mimics the flesh of the fruit itself—sweet but not sugary, vibrant but never loud. Psychologically, color #FFCBAD lowers social barriers in digital and physical spaces by evoking comfort without infantilizing. #FFCBAD appears in inclusive healthcare interfaces, senior wellness apps, and packaging for clean beauty where care is communicated through tone, not text. Culturally, #FFCBAD carries Mediterranean and Middle Eastern associations with hospitality and renewal—ripe fruit offered to guests as a gesture of welcome. Spiritually, #FFCBAD represents generosity that feels effortless. Unlike neon corals or bold peaches, #FFCBAD avoids trendiness; #FFCBAD endures because #FFCBAD listens. Use color #FFCBAD when your audience values kindness that’s visible but never performative.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFCBAD 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
#FFCBAD
RGB
rgb(255, 203, 173)
HSL
hsl(22°, 100%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 32%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(22°, 32%, 100%)
XYZ
70.1388 66.9890 48.7686
Yxy
66.9890 0.3773 0.3604
Hunter Lab
81.8468 4.9216 5.8312
CIE-Lab
85.4984 14.3385 21.9742

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFCBAD 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

#FFCBAD 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 #FFCBAD 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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#FFCBAD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFCBAD 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

#FFCBAD

protanopia

#e8e8b4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCBAD;

Text Color

color: #FFCBAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCBAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCBAD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCBAD 0%, #f55a00 100%);

#FFCBAD Color FAQs

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