Color swatch image showing #FFD38C with RGB(255,211,140) values
Color swatch image showing #FFD38C with RGB(255,211,140) values

#FFD38C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD38C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD38C Color Information

#FFD38C RGB value is (255, 211, 140). The hex color red value is 255, green is 211, and blue is 140. 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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#FFD38C Color Meaning

Color #FFD38C projects vibrant approachability, playful energy, and fruity zest. #FFD38C bright, saturated cross between peach and orange is cheerful and direct, reminiscent of sherbet, tropical sunsets, and children's toys. Psychologically, color #FFD38C is energizing and extroverted, encouraging communication, fun, and a bold, friendly confidence. #FFD38C captures attention with its juicy vibrancy, making #FFD38C effective for highlighting important elements or conveying a brand personality that is lively, affordable, and fun-loving. #FFD38C color is unapologetically happy. Culturally, color #FFD38C is prevalent in fast-casual restaurant branding, summer fashion, and product packaging aimed at families, symbolizing good value, cheerful service, and uncomplicated enjoyment. Symbolically, #FFD38C represents social energy, creative play, and an invitation to participate in shared, joyful experiences. Therefore, color #FFD38C acts as a visual magnet for community and casual engagement, cutting through noise with its warm, welcoming intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD38C 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
#FFD38C
RGB
rgb(255, 211, 140)
HSL
hsl(37°, 100%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 45%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 45%, 100%)
XYZ
69.2679 69.7420 34.6217
Yxy
69.7420 0.3989 0.4017
Hunter Lab
83.5117 2.3139 10.1700
CIE-Lab
86.8702 6.5479 40.8540

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FFD38C 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

#FFD38C 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 #FFD38C 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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#FFD38C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFD38C 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

#FFD38C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD38C;

Text Color

color: #FFD38C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD38C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD38C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD38C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD38C 0%, #e28b00 100%);

#FFD38C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD38C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.