Color swatch image showing #F5401D with RGB(245,64,29) values

#F5401D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F5401D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F5401D Color Information

#F5401D RGB value is (245, 64, 29). The hex color red value is 245, green is 64, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 88 percent, 4 percent.

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#F5401D Color Meaning

Color #F5401D conveys dynamic energy, creative stimulation, and assertive vitality. #F5401D bright orange-red shade encourages immediate action, social engagement, and vibrant expression. Color #F5401D psychologically supports motivation, optimism, and purposeful interaction. Culturally, color #F5401D is associated with attention, celebration, and high visibility in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #F5401D to enthusiasm, vitality, and energetic flow. Fengshui interprets #F5401D vivid hue as energizing, ideal for communal spaces, creative studios, or areas requiring active engagement. Spiritually, color #F5401D aligns with the Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakras, enhancing courage, emotional energy, and creative initiative. Designers and artists use #F5401D saturated tone in branding, interiors, and visual media to attract attention, stimulate energy, and create vibrant focal points. Its brightness ensures impact without overwhelming surrounding colors.

Color Conversion

Convert #F5401D 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
#F5401D
RGB
rgb(245, 64, 29)
HSL
hsl(10°, 92%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 88%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 88%, 96%)
XYZ
39.7114 23.1680 3.5412
Yxy
23.1680 0.5979 0.3488
Hunter Lab
48.1331 7.9166 3.0765
CIE-Lab
55.2449 66.7007 58.9958

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F5401D 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

#F5401D 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 #F5401D 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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#F5401D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F5401D 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

#F5401D

protanopia

#a7a525

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F5401D;

Text Color

color: #F5401D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F5401D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F5401D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F5401D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5401D 0%, #9b1f06 100%);

#F5401D Color FAQs

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