Color swatch image showing #FD580E with RGB(253,88,14) values
Color swatch image showing #FD580E with RGB(253,88,14) values

#FD580E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FD580E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FD580E Color Information

#FD580E RGB value is (253, 88, 14). The hex color red value is 253, green is 88, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 94 percent, 1 percent.

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#FD580E Color Meaning

Color #FD580E bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #FD580E high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #FD580E doesn’t blend in; #FD580E stakes a claim. Color #FD580E is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #FD580E specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #FD580E conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #FD580E’s rarely used passively; #FD580E’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #FD580E reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #FD580E to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #FD580E maintains saturation without bleeding, making #FD580E ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #FD580E doesn’t follow—#FD580E leads.

Color Conversion

Convert #FD580E 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
#FD580E
RGB
rgb(253, 88, 14)
HSL
hsl(19°, 98%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 94%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 94%, 99%)
XYZ
44.0770 27.8938 3.4764
Yxy
27.8938 0.5842 0.3697
Hunter Lab
52.8146 8.6247 4.1869
CIE-Lab
59.7927 60.3225 67.2288

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FD580E 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

#FD580E 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 #FD580E 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.

#FFFFFF
#FD580E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FD580E 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

#FD580E

protanopia

#b6b420

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FD580E;

Text Color

color: #FD580E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FD580E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FD580E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FD580E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FD580E 0%, #9b3202 100%);

#FD580E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FD580E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.