Color swatch image showing #FF5803 with RGB(255,88,3) values

#FF5803 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF5803 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF5803 Color Information

#FF5803 RGB value is (255, 88, 3). The hex color red value is 255, green is 88, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 99 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF5803 Color Meaning

Color #FF5803(Pantone) (#FF5803) commands with precision. #FF5803 high-chroma, red-leaning orange was standardized for print fidelity—ensuring consistency across global packaging, fashion, and branding. Orange (Pantone) (#FF5803) doesn’t approximate energy; #FF5803 quantifies #FF5803. Orange (Pantone) (#FF5803) is the color of engineered impact. In consumer behavior research, #FF5803 exact hue increases perceived product intensity—especially in beverages, snacks, and energy supplements—because its spectral dominance triggers rapid taste anticipation. Orange (Pantone) (#FF5803) feels urgent but not alarming; #FF5803’s the visual equivalent of a firm handshake. Designers specify Orange (Pantone) (#FF5803) when consistency across media is non-negotiable. Unlike screen-optimized oranges, Orange (Pantone) (#FF5803) originates in material science—ink, dye, textile. #FF5803 appears in luxury streetwear, tech packaging, and automotive accents where vibrancy must hold under direct light. Paired with matte black or cool gray, Orange (Pantone) (#FF5803) creates tension that feels intentional, not chaotic. #FF5803’s not loud—#FF5803’s calibrated.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF5803 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
#FF5803
RGB
rgb(255, 88, 3)
HSL
hsl(20°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 99%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(20°, 99%, 100%)
XYZ
44.7462 28.2460 3.1798
Yxy
28.2460 0.5874 0.3708
Hunter Lab
53.1470 8.8442 4.3198
CIE-Lab
60.1104 60.9019 69.6348

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF5803 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

#FF5803 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 #FF5803 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+)

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF5803 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

#FF5803

protanopia

#b7b518

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF5803;

Text Color

color: #FF5803;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF5803;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF580340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF5803;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5803 0%, #993300 100%);

#FF5803 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF5803 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.