Color swatch image showing #FE5A11 with RGB(254,90,17) values
Color swatch image showing #FE5A11 with RGB(254,90,17) values

#FE5A11 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FE5A11 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FE5A11 Color Information

#FE5A11 RGB value is (254, 90, 17). The hex color red value is 254, green is 90, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 93 percent, 0 percent.

#FE5A11 color swatch
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#FE5A11 Color Meaning

Color #FE5A11 bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #FE5A11 high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #FE5A11 doesn’t blend in; #FE5A11 stakes a claim. Color #FE5A11 is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #FE5A11 specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #FE5A11 conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #FE5A11’s rarely used passively; #FE5A11’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #FE5A11 reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #FE5A11 to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #FE5A11 maintains saturation without bleeding, making #FE5A11 ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #FE5A11 doesn’t follow—#FE5A11 leads.

Color Conversion

Convert #FE5A11 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
#FE5A11
RGB
rgb(254, 90, 17)
HSL
hsl(18°, 99%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 93%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 93%, 100%)
XYZ
44.6304 28.4236 3.6643
Yxy
28.4236 0.5817 0.3705
Hunter Lab
53.3138 8.7309 4.2876
CIE-Lab
60.2695 59.8800 66.9276

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FE5A11 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

#FE5A11 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 #FE5A11 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+)

3.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FE5A11 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

#FE5A11

protanopia

#b7b623

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FE5A11;

Text Color

color: #FE5A11;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FE5A11;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FE5A1140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FE5A11;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE5A11 0%, #9e3001 100%);

#FE5A11 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FE5A11 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.