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Flesh

#FFC499

Flesh is a warm light color with the hex code #FFC499. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 255, 196, 153 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 23%, 40%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Flesh color values

HEX
#FFC499
RGB
255, 196, 153
HSL
25°, 100%, 80%
CMYK
0, 23, 40, 0

About this color

Flesh sits at 25° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Flesh is rendered as rgb(255, 196, 153), where the red channel dominates at 255, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Flesh translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 23M 40Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 23% magenta, 40% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Flesh

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FFC499;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 255, 196, 153;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FFC499',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 23%
Y: 40%
K: 0%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(255, 196, 153)
rgba(255, 196, 153, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FFC499?
#FFC499 is Flesh, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 196, 153. It has a hue of 25°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FFC499?
The RGB color code for #FFC499 is rgb(255, 196, 153). This means it contains 255 red, 196 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Flesh a warm or cool color?
Flesh (#FFC499) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFC499 in CSS?
You can use #FFC499 in CSS with: background-color: #FFC499; or color: #FFC499; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 196, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 23%, 40%, 0%.