Color swatch image showing #FFD38B with RGB(255,211,139) values
Color swatch image showing #FFD38B with RGB(255,211,139) values

#FFD38B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD38B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD38B Color Information

#FFD38B RGB value is (255, 211, 139). The hex color red value is 255, green is 211, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFD38B Color Meaning

Color #FFD38B projects vibrant approachability, playful energy, and fruity zest. #FFD38B bright, saturated cross between peach and orange is cheerful and direct, reminiscent of sherbet, tropical sunsets, and children's toys. Psychologically, color #FFD38B is energizing and extroverted, encouraging communication, fun, and a bold, friendly confidence. #FFD38B captures attention with its juicy vibrancy, making #FFD38B effective for highlighting important elements or conveying a brand personality that is lively, affordable, and fun-loving. #FFD38B color is unapologetically happy. Culturally, color #FFD38B is prevalent in fast-casual restaurant branding, summer fashion, and product packaging aimed at families, symbolizing good value, cheerful service, and uncomplicated enjoyment. Symbolically, #FFD38B represents social energy, creative play, and an invitation to participate in shared, joyful experiences. Therefore, color #FFD38B acts as a visual magnet for community and casual engagement, cutting through noise with its warm, welcoming intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD38B 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
#FFD38B
RGB
rgb(255, 211, 139)
HSL
hsl(37°, 100%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 45%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 45%, 100%)
XYZ
69.1945 69.7126 34.2350
Yxy
69.7126 0.3996 0.4026
Hunter Lab
83.4941 2.2781 10.2552
CIE-Lab
86.8557 6.4511 41.3391

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD38B 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

#FFD38B 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 #FFD38B 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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#FFD38B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFD38B 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

#FFD38B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD38B;

Text Color

color: #FFD38B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD38B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD38B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD38B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD38B 0%, #e28b00 100%);

#FFD38B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD38B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.