Color swatch image showing #FFDEB0 with RGB(255,222,176) values

#FFDEB0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFDEB0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFDEB0 Color Information

#FFDEB0 RGB value is (255, 222, 176). The hex color red value is 255, green is 222, and blue is 176. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 31 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFDEB0 Color Meaning

Color #FFDEB0 conveys arid warmth, architectural neutrality, and earth-rooted serenity. Color #FFDEB0 takes its name from the sunbaked landscapes of the American Southwest, reflecting the adobe walls and desert sands of Navajo Nation territories. Unlike sterile off-whites, #FFDEB0 hue carries a faint peach undertone that softens light and adds organic depth. #FFDEB0 is a background that listens, not one that disappears. Psychologically, color #FFDEB0 reduces visual noise while maintaining warmth—a rare balance in neutral palettes. Studies show that warm neutrals like #FFDEB0 support relaxation without inducing drowsiness, making them ideal for residential and therapeutic interiors. Its slight chroma prevents the clinical chill of pure white, fostering a sense of shelter without enclosure. #FFDEB0’s restful but awake. Culturally, color #FFDEB0 honors Indigenous architectural wisdom. Traditional adobe construction uses local earth pigments that naturally yield #FFDEB0 tone, blending structures into their environment. Modern design borrows #FFDEB0 principle for biophilic and sustainable building. However, ethical use requires acknowledging its origin—not just as a color name, but as a reflection of place-based knowledge and resilience. Symbolically, color #FFDEB0 stands for grounded simplicity. #FFDEB0’s the color of wind-smoothed stone, sun-bleached linen, and quiet mornings. In branding or UI design, #FFDEB0 offers a calm foundation that elevates other elements without competing. #FFDEB0 doesn’t shout heritage—#FFDEB0 embodies #FFDEB0 through restraint.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFDEB0 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
#FFDEB0
RGB
rgb(255, 222, 176)
HSL
hsl(35°, 100%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 31%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(35°, 31%, 100%)
XYZ
75.1977 76.6371 51.9034
Yxy
76.6371 0.3691 0.3762
Hunter Lab
87.5426 1.9179 8.1388
CIE-Lab
90.1543 4.8818 26.7908

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue176 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFDEB0 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

#FFDEB0 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 #FFDEB0 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.

#FFFFFF
#FFDEB0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFDEB0 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

#FFDEB0

protanopia

#f1f0bb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFDEB0;

Text Color

color: #FFDEB0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFDEB0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFDEB040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFDEB0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDEB0 0%, #f89100 100%);

#FFDEB0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFDEB0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.