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#F94D14 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F94D14 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F94D14 Color Information

#F94D14 RGB value is (249, 77, 20). The hex color red value is 249, green is 77, and blue is 20. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 69 percent, 92 percent, 2percent.

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#F94D14 Color Meaning

Color #F94D14 bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #F94D14 high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #F94D14 doesn’t blend in; #F94D14 stakes a claim. Color #F94D14 is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #F94D14 specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #F94D14 conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #F94D14’s rarely used passively; #F94D14’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #F94D14 reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #F94D14 to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #F94D14 maintains saturation without bleeding, making #F94D14 ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #F94D14 doesn’t follow—#F94D14 leads.

Color Conversion

Convert #F94D14 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
#F94D14
RGB
rgb(249, 77, 20)
HSL
hsl(15°, 95%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 92%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 92%, 98%)
XYZ
41.8471 25.4980 3.3778
Yxy
25.4980 0.5917 0.3605
Hunter Lab
50.4955 8.2682 3.6295
CIE-Lab
57.5575 63.3172 63.9803

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red249 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green77 / 255 (30%)
30%
Blue20 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#F94D14 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

#F94D14 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 #F94D14 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+)

3.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F94D14 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: #F94D14;

Text Color

color: #F94D14;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F94D14;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F94D1440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F94D14;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F94D14 0%, #9b2a04 100%);

#F94D14 Color FAQs

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