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#FE6F51 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FE6F51 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FE6F51 Color Information

#FE6F51 RGB value is (254, 111, 81). The hex color red value is 254, green is 111, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 68 percent, 0percent.

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#FE6F51 Color Meaning

Color #FE6F51 offers luminous warmth, approachable energy, and digital-friendly vibrancy. Color #FE6F51 is a bright orange-pink from the X11 color palette—slightly more saturated than standard coral, optimized for screen clarity. #FE6F51 avoids the artificiality of neon while retaining enough voltage to command attention. In gaming, social media, and e-commerce interfaces, #FE6F51 hue increases user engagement by signaling interactivity without alarm. Psychological studies show #FE6F51 triggers approach behavior faster than cooler reds in digital contexts. In branding, color #FE6F51 signals modern joy—common in youth-focused products, summer campaigns, and wellness tech. Digital contrast is strong against deep greys and navy, and #FE6F51 meets accessibility standards for large text. Print use requires coated stock for fidelity, but #FE6F51 shines in digital-first applications. A/B tests reveal higher emotional engagement when color #FE6F51 replaces standard coral in mobile CTAs. Symbolically, color #FE6F51 represents energy that connects. #FE6F51 appears in virtual communities, live-streaming, and interactive art as a symbol of presence that pulses. Spiritually, #FE6F51 aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: desire shared in real time. Designers choose color #FE6F51 when they want to signal vibrancy with warmth. Its brightness is inviting, not blinding.

Color Conversion

Convert #FE6F51 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
#FE6F51
RGB
rgb(254, 111, 81)
HSL
hsl(10°, 99%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 68%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 68%, 100%)
XYZ
48.0427 33.0338 11.6286
Yxy
33.0338 0.5182 0.3563
Hunter Lab
57.4750 8.8943 4.1234
CIE-Lab
64.1883 52.6512 43.3659

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green111 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FE6F51 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

#FE6F51 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 #FE6F51 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+)

2.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FE6F51 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

#FE6F51

protanopia

#c0bf58

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FE6F51;

Text Color

color: #FE6F51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FE6F51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FE6F5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FE6F51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE6F51 0%, #c22101 100%);

#FE6F51 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FE6F51 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.