Color swatch image showing #F3A502 with RGB(243,165,2) values

#F3A502 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F3A502 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F3A502 Color Information

#F3A502 RGB value is (243, 165, 2). The hex color red value is 243, green is 165, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 99 percent, 5 percent.

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#F3A502 Color Meaning

Color #F3A502 signifies vibrant warmth, playful energy, and approachable brilliance. #F3A502 bold, slightly softened yellow-orange radiates friendliness and kinetic excitement. Psychologically, color #F3A502 encourages social interaction, creative expression, and a sense of adventure without being overwhelming. #F3A502 culturally references festival decor, children's toys, and tropical fruits, conveying a sense of accessible joy. Spiritually, color #F3A502 represents creative ignition, joyful action, and the spark of inspiration, acting as a catalyst for enthusiasm and embodying the energy of a new beginning.

Color Conversion

Convert #F3A502 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
#F3A502
RGB
rgb(243, 165, 2)
HSL
hsl(41°, 98%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 32%, 99%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(41°, 99%, 95%)
XYZ
50.4282 45.9693 6.2725
Yxy
45.9693 0.4912 0.4477
Hunter Lab
67.8007 4.2459 8.7493
CIE-Lab
73.5256 18.8900 77.1118

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red243 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green165 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F3A502 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

#F3A502 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 #F3A502 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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#F3A502

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F3A502 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

#F3A502

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F3A502;

Text Color

color: #F3A502;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F3A502;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F3A50240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F3A502;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3A502 0%, #906301 100%);

#F3A502 Color FAQs

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