Color swatch image showing #F07438 with RGB(240,116,56) values
Color swatch image showing #F07438 with RGB(240,116,56) values

#F07438 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F07438 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F07438 Color Information

#F07438 RGB value is (240, 116, 56). The hex color red value is 240, green is 116, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 52 percent, 77 percent, 6 percent.

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#F07438 Color Meaning

Color #F07438 embodies gentle vibrancy, earthy warmth, and balanced energy. #F07438 medium reddish-orange color #F07438 evokes terracotta textures, warm sunsets, and natural radiance. Psychologically, #F07438 encourages emotional balance, creative engagement, and calm optimism, supporting measured enthusiasm and focus. Culturally, color #F07438 is used in artisan design, interior aesthetics, and visual storytelling to convey warmth, approachability, and grounded energy. Spiritually, #F07438 channels renewal, vitality, and gentle heart energy, fostering mindful expression and harmonized presence. Its medium tone bridges vibrancy with composure.

Color Conversion

Convert #F07438 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
#F07438
RGB
rgb(240, 116, 56)
HSL
hsl(20°, 86%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 52%, 77%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(20°, 77%, 94%)
XYZ
42.8944 31.3016 7.5224
Yxy
31.3016 0.5249 0.3830
Hunter Lab
55.9478 6.8364 4.3800
CIE-Lab
62.7614 44.0336 53.7297

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F07438 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

#F07438 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 #F07438 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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#F07438

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F07438 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

#F07438

protanopia

#bab947

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F07438;

Text Color

color: #F07438;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F07438;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0743840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F07438;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F07438 0%, #a13e0c 100%);

#F07438 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F07438 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.