Color swatch image showing #F58017 with RGB(245,128,23) values
Color swatch image showing #F58017 with RGB(245,128,23) values

#F58017 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F58017 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F58017 Color Information

#F58017 RGB value is (245, 128, 23). The hex color red value is 245, green is 128, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 28°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 48 percent, 91 percent, 4 percent.

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#F58017 Color Meaning

Color #F58017 signifies academic prestige, vibrant tradition, and intellectual energy. #F58017 bright, warm orange is deeply tied to the university, evoking school spirit, fall leaves on an Ivy League campus, and dynamic scholarship. Psychologically, color #F58017 is energizing and confident, promoting feelings of belonging, spirited achievement, and enthusiastic community. #F58017 combines the warmth of tradition with the vibrance of active minds, creating a sense of proud, collective identity. #F58017 color is legacy worn with youthful energy. Symbolically, color #F58017 represents the marriage of history and vitality, elite camaraderie, and knowledge pursued with passion. #F58017 is the color of a winning team and a groundbreaking thesis defense. Culturally, #F58017 functions as a powerful identifier, instantly connecting to a specific institution and the values of excellence, tradition, and spirited debate #F58017 represents. Color #F58017 is a color of tribe, intellect, and proud, shared history.

Color Conversion

Convert #F58017 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
#F58017
RGB
rgb(245, 128, 23)
HSL
hsl(28°, 92%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 91%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(28°, 91%, 96%)
XYZ
45.5300 34.9127 5.1497
Yxy
34.9127 0.5319 0.4079
Hunter Lab
59.0870 6.7824 5.7237
CIE-Lab
65.6806 39.1502 68.5009

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F58017 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

#F58017 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 #F58017 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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#F58017

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F58017 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

#F58017

protanopia

#c2c130

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F58017;

Text Color

color: #F58017;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F58017;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F5801740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F58017;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F58017 0%, #994b06 100%);

#F58017 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F58017 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.