Color swatch image showing #FB4F13 with RGB(251,79,19) values

#FB4F13 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FB4F13 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FB4F13 Color Information

#FB4F13 RGB value is (251, 79, 19). The hex color red value is 251, green is 79, and blue is 19. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 97 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 69 percent, 92 percent, 2 percent.

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#FB4F13 Color Meaning

Color #FB4F13 bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #FB4F13 high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #FB4F13 doesn’t blend in; #FB4F13 stakes a claim. Color #FB4F13 is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #FB4F13 specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #FB4F13 conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #FB4F13’s rarely used passively; #FB4F13’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #FB4F13 reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #FB4F13 to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #FB4F13 maintains saturation without bleeding, making #FB4F13 ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #FB4F13 doesn’t follow—#FB4F13 leads.

Color Conversion

Convert #FB4F13 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
#FB4F13
RGB
rgb(251, 79, 19)
HSL
hsl(16°, 97%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 92%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 92%, 98%)
XYZ
42.6972 26.1482 3.4128
Yxy
26.1482 0.5909 0.3619
Hunter Lab
51.1353 8.4833 3.7769
CIE-Lab
58.1775 63.2033 64.8331

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red251 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue19 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FB4F13 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

#FB4F13 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 #FB4F13 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+)

3.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FB4F13 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: #FB4F13;

Text Color

color: #FB4F13;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FB4F13;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FB4F1340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FB4F13;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FB4F13 0%, #9d2c02 100%);

#FB4F13 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FB4F13 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.