Color swatch image showing #FF4F0E with RGB(255,79,14) values
Color swatch image showing #FF4F0E with RGB(255,79,14) values

#FF4F0E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF4F0E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF4F0E Color Information

#FF4F0E RGB value is (255, 79, 14). The hex color red value is 255, green is 79, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 69 percent, 95 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF4F0E Color Meaning

Color #FF4F0E bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #FF4F0E high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #FF4F0E doesn’t blend in; #FF4F0E stakes a claim. Color #FF4F0E is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #FF4F0E specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #FF4F0E conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #FF4F0E’s rarely used passively; #FF4F0E’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #FF4F0E reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #FF4F0E to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #FF4F0E maintains saturation without bleeding, making #FF4F0E ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #FF4F0E doesn’t follow—#FF4F0E leads.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF4F0E 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
#FF4F0E
RGB
rgb(255, 79, 14)
HSL
hsl(16°, 100%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 95%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 95%, 100%)
XYZ
44.1152 26.8837 3.2794
Yxy
26.8837 0.5939 0.3619
Hunter Lab
51.8495 8.9483 3.9724
CIE-Lab
58.8665 64.4266 66.8537

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF4F0E 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

#FF4F0E 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 #FF4F0E 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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#FF4F0E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF4F0E 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

#FF4F0E

protanopia

#b3b11e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF4F0E;

Text Color

color: #FF4F0E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF4F0E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF4F0E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF4F0E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF4F0E 0%, #9f2a00 100%);

#FF4F0E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF4F0E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.