Color swatch image showing #FD5811 with RGB(253,88,17) values
Color swatch image showing #FD5811 with RGB(253,88,17) values

#FD5811 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FD5811 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FD5811 Color Information

#FD5811 RGB value is (253, 88, 17). The hex color red value is 253, green is 88, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 93 percent, 1 percent.

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#FD5811 Color Meaning

Color #FD5811 bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #FD5811 high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #FD5811 doesn’t blend in; #FD5811 stakes a claim. Color #FD5811 is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #FD5811 specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #FD5811 conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #FD5811’s rarely used passively; #FD5811’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #FD5811 reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #FD5811 to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #FD5811 maintains saturation without bleeding, making #FD5811 ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #FD5811 doesn’t follow—#FD5811 leads.

Color Conversion

Convert #FD5811 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
#FD5811
RGB
rgb(253, 88, 17)
HSL
hsl(18°, 98%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 93%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 93%, 99%)
XYZ
44.0989 27.9026 3.5918
Yxy
27.9026 0.5834 0.3691
Hunter Lab
52.8229 8.6327 4.1711
CIE-Lab
59.8006 60.3524 66.5481

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FD5811 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

#FD5811 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 #FD5811 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
#FD5811

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 #FD5811 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

#FD5811

protanopia

#b6b422

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FD5811;

Text Color

color: #FD5811;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FD5811;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FD581140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FD5811;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FD5811 0%, #9d3002 100%);

#FD5811 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FD5811 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.