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#FF4F04 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF4F04 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF4F04 Color Information

#FF4F04 RGB value is (255, 79, 4). The hex color red value is 255, green is 79, and blue is 4. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 69 percent, 98 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF4F04 Color Meaning

Color #FF4F04. Orange (aerospace) (#FF4F04) signals urgency, visibility, and engineered precision. #FF4F04 orange prioritizes function. Psychologically, #FF4F04 accelerates reaction and alertness. Culturally, #FF4F04 aligns with aviation safety. Symbolically, #FF4F04 represents preparedness and focused response.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF4F04 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
#FF4F04
RGB
rgb(255, 79, 4)
HSL
hsl(18°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 98%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 98%, 100%)
XYZ
44.0579 26.8607 2.9774
Yxy
26.8607 0.5962 0.3635
Hunter Lab
51.8273 8.9274 4.0130
CIE-Lab
58.8452 64.3505 68.7890

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue4 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF4F04 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

#FF4F04 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 #FF4F04 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+)

3.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF4F04 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

#FF4F04

protanopia

#b3b116

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF4F04;

Text Color

color: #FF4F04;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF4F04;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF4F0440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF4F04;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF4F04 0%, #992e00 100%);

#FF4F04 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF4F04 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.