Color swatch image showing #FF3807 with RGB(255,56,7) values

#FF3807 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF3807 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF3807 Color Information

#FF3807 RGB value is (255, 56, 7). The hex color red value is 255, green is 56, and blue is 7. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 97 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF3807 Color Meaning

Color #FF3807 emits unfiltered urgency, chromatic purity, and biological immediacy. Color #FF3807 is a vivid red-orange named after the wild poppy—so saturated #FF3807 borders on spectral. Unlike cadmium red, #FF3807 carries warmth; unlike safety orange, #FF3807 feels organic. In nature, #FF3807 hue appears in warning signals and nectar guides, triggering rapid attention through evolutionary association. In human vision science, #FF3807 activates the retina faster than most hues, making #FF3807 ideal for critical alerts and emergency interfaces. Functionally, color #FF3807 demands strategic use. #FF3807 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 #FF3807 cuts through noise with unmatched clarity. Culturally, color #FF3807 reflects life that demands notice—poppies in war fields, emergency flares, first responders. #FF3807 appears in public safety, protest art, and health campaigns as a symbol of urgency that cares. Spiritually, #FF3807 aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: action that preserves. Designers use color #FF3807 when silence equals risk. Its brilliance is a responsibility.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF3807 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
#FF3807
RGB
rgb(255, 56, 7)
HSL
hsl(12°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 97%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 97%, 100%)
XYZ
42.6925 24.1037 2.6033
Yxy
24.1037 0.6152 0.3473
Hunter Lab
49.0955 9.0297 3.4212
CIE-Lab
56.1915 71.7497 66.8506

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue7 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF3807 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

#FF3807 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 #FF3807 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+)

3.61:1
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 #FF3807 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

#FF3807

protanopia

#a9a713

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF3807;

Text Color

color: #FF3807;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF3807;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF380740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF3807;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3807 0%, #991f00 100%);

#FF3807 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF3807 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.