Color swatch image showing #FF4502 with RGB(255,69,2) values

#FF4502 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF4502 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF4502 Color Information

#FF4502 RGB value is (255, 69, 2). The hex color red value is 255, green is 69, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 99 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF4502 Color Meaning

Color #FF4502 blurs the line between warning and welcome. #FF4502 standardized web color—identical to the earlier Orange Red—combines red’s biological urgency with orange’s social warmth, creating a hue that triggers action without fear. Color #FF4502 is the default “hot” button in countless interfaces, from e-commerce to emergency alerts. Color #FF4502 doesn’t hesitate; #FF4502 initiates. Neurological studies confirm that color #FF4502 activates the visual cortex faster than pure red due to its higher luminance, making #FF4502 more effective for time-sensitive prompts. Unlike crimson, which signals prohibition, color #FF4502 implies opportunity—“act now” rather than “stop.” Designers rely on color #FF4502 when engagement must outweigh caution. Culturally, #FF4502 echoes fire engines, safety vests, and digital “live” indicators—symbols of controlled urgency. In branding, color #FF4502 appears in food delivery, fitness apps, and flash sales where speed equals value. Paired with deep navy or charcoal, color #FF4502 creates contrast that feels dynamic, not aggressive. #FF4502’s not a background—#FF4502’s a catalyst.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF4502 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
#FF4502
RGB
rgb(255, 69, 2)
HSL
hsl(16°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 99%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 99%, 100%)
XYZ
43.3791 25.5206 2.6971
Yxy
25.5206 0.6059 0.3564
Hunter Lab
50.5179 8.9813 3.7361
CIE-Lab
57.5792 67.8098 68.5599

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF4502 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

#FF4502 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 #FF4502 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+)

3.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF4502 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

#FF4502

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF4502;

Text Color

color: #FF4502;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF4502;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF450240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF4502;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF4502 0%, #972800 100%);

#FF4502 Color FAQs

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