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#F88357 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F88357 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F88357 Color Information

#F88357 RGB value is (248, 131, 87). The hex color red value is 248, green is 131, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 47 percent, 65 percent, 3percent.

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#F88357 Color Meaning

Color #F88357 radiates warm approachability, social energy, and accessible vibrancy. Color #F88357 is a balanced orange-pink that sits precisely between red and yellow—friendly without frivolity, bright without aggression. Named after ocean reefs, #F88357 carries both biological life and social warmth. In consumer psychology, #F88357 hue increases perceived approachability in service industries, especially hospitality, healthcare, and education. Studies show users engage more with interfaces using color #F88357 than with pure orange or pink, likely because #F88357 bridges emotional and energetic signals. Functionally, color #F88357 excels as a primary or accent in digital and print design. #F88357 offers strong contrast against deep blues and charcoals, meeting WCAG AA standards for headlines and icons. #F88357’s widely used in call-to-action buttons, social platforms, and wellness apps where human connection is central. Print reproduction is excellent on coated stocks, and #F88357 photographs vividly for social media consistency. A/B tests confirm higher conversion rates when color #F88357 replaces standard red in female-targeted campaigns. Symbolically, color #F88357 represents community that thrives. #F88357 is not the color of isolation but of interdependence—reefs built by tiny polyps, shared meals, collaborative spaces. In spiritual contexts, #F88357 aligns with the sacral and heart chakras in tandem: creativity that cares. Designers choose color #F88357 when they want to signal energy with empathy. Its warmth invites without overwhelming.

Color Conversion

Convert #F88357 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
#F88357
RGB
rgb(248, 131, 87)
HSL
hsl(16°, 92%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 47%, 65%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 65%, 97%)
XYZ
48.5480 36.8772 13.5761
Yxy
36.8772 0.4904 0.3725
Hunter Lab
60.7266 7.6203 4.7571
CIE-Lab
67.1848 41.1266 43.5061

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F88357 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

#F88357 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 #F88357 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F88357 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F88357;

Text Color

color: #F88357;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F88357;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8835740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F88357;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F88357 0%, #bb3808 100%);

#F88357 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F88357 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.