Color swatch image showing #FF580F with RGB(255,88,15) values
Color swatch image showing #FF580F with RGB(255,88,15) values

#FF580F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF580F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF580F Color Information

#FF580F RGB value is (255, 88, 15). The hex color red value is 255, green is 88, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 94 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF580F Color Meaning

Color #FF580F bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #FF580F high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #FF580F doesn’t blend in; #FF580F stakes a claim. Color #FF580F is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #FF580F specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #FF580F conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #FF580F’s rarely used passively; #FF580F’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #FF580F reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #FF580F to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #FF580F maintains saturation without bleeding, making #FF580F ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #FF580F doesn’t follow—#FF580F leads.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF580F 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
#FF580F
RGB
rgb(255, 88, 15)
HSL
hsl(18°, 100%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 94%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 94%, 100%)
XYZ
44.8159 28.2739 3.5473
Yxy
28.2739 0.5848 0.3689
Hunter Lab
53.1732 8.8699 4.2691
CIE-Lab
60.1354 60.9959 67.3913

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF580F 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

#FF580F 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 #FF580F 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 #FF580F 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

#FF580F

protanopia

#b7b521

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF580F;

Text Color

color: #FF580F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF580F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF580F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF580F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF580F 0%, #9f3000 100%);

#FF580F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF580F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.