Color swatch image showing #FFCBAE with RGB(255,203,174) values

#FFCBAE Color Meaning and Information

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

#FFCBAE Color Information

#FFCBAE RGB value is (255, 203, 174). The hex color red value is 255, green is 203, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, 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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#FFCBAE Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #FFCBAE 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
#FFCBAE
RGB
rgb(255, 203, 174)
HSL
hsl(21°, 100%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 32%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 32%, 100%)
XYZ
70.2359 67.0279 49.2802
Yxy
67.0279 0.3765 0.3593
Hunter Lab
81.8706 4.9688 5.7197
CIE-Lab
85.5180 14.4624 21.4748

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue174 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FFCBAE 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

#FFCBAE 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 #FFCBAE 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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#FFCBAE

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 #FFCBAE 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

#FFCBAE

protanopia

#e8e8b5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCBAE;

Text Color

color: #FFCBAE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCBAE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCBAE40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCBAE 0%, #f55600 100%);

#FFCBAE Color FAQs

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