Color swatch image showing #FF3803 with RGB(255,56,3) values

#FF3803 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF3803 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF3803 Color Information

#FF3803 RGB value is (255, 56, 3). The hex color red value is 255, green is 56, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 99 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF3803 Color Meaning

Color #FF3803 emits unfiltered urgency, chromatic purity, and biological immediacy. Color #FF3803 is a vivid red-orange named after the wild poppy—so saturated #FF3803 borders on spectral. Unlike cadmium red, #FF3803 carries warmth; unlike safety orange, #FF3803 feels organic. In nature, #FF3803 hue appears in warning signals and nectar guides, triggering rapid attention through evolutionary association. In human vision science, #FF3803 activates the retina faster than most hues, making #FF3803 ideal for critical alerts and emergency interfaces. Functionally, color #FF3803 demands strategic use. #FF3803 excels as a focal point in digital alerts, transportation signage, and live indicators. However, accessibility protocols require reinforcement with shape or motion for colorblind users. Print reproduction benefits from spot color for true fidelity, though CMYK approximations work on bright stocks. When used sparingly, color #FF3803 cuts through noise with unmatched clarity. Culturally, color #FF3803 reflects life that demands notice—poppies in war fields, emergency flares, first responders. #FF3803 appears in public safety, protest art, and health campaigns as a symbol of urgency that cares. Spiritually, #FF3803 aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: action that preserves. Designers use color #FF3803 when silence equals risk. Its brilliance is a responsibility.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF3803 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
#FF3803
RGB
rgb(255, 56, 3)
HSL
hsl(13°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 99%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 99%, 100%)
XYZ
42.6706 24.0949 2.4879
Yxy
24.0949 0.6162 0.3479
Hunter Lab
49.0866 9.0219 3.4359
CIE-Lab
56.1827 71.7219 67.6998

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF3803 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

#FF3803 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 #FF3803 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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#FF3803

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF3803 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

#FF3803

protanopia

#a9a710

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF3803;

Text Color

color: #FF3803;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF3803;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF380340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF3803;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3803 0%, #992100 100%);

#FF3803 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF3803 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.