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#FF5F05 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF5F05 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF5F05 Color Information

#FF5F05 RGB value is (255, 95, 5). The hex color red value is 255, green is 95, and blue is 5. Its HSL format shows a hue of 22°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 98 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF5F05 Color Meaning

Color #FF5F05 embodies dynamic energy, enthusiasm, and stimulating creativity. #FF5F05 bright orange encourages activity, motivation, and social engagement. Psychologically, color #FF5F05 promotes optimism, decisiveness, and adventurous thinking. Culturally, color #FF5F05 is linked with celebration, vitality, and joy in both Western and Eastern traditions. In Fengshui, #FF5F05 is used to energize spaces, activate social interaction areas, and boost personal energy. Spiritually, color #FF5F05 resonates with the Sacral chakra, supporting creativity, passion, and emotional vitality. Its #FF5F05 character is ideal for art, design, fashion, and interiors where attention, energy, and warmth are desired.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF5F05 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
#FF5F05
RGB
rgb(255, 95, 5)
HSL
hsl(22°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 98%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(22°, 98%, 100%)
XYZ
45.3596 29.4554 3.4383
Yxy
29.4554 0.5797 0.3764
Hunter Lab
54.2728 8.7611 4.5806
CIE-Lab
61.1814 58.0546 69.8557

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green95 / 255 (37%)
37%
Blue5 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF5F05 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

#FF5F05 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 #FF5F05 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+)

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF5F05 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

#FF5F05

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF5F05;

Text Color

color: #FF5F05;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF5F05;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF5F0540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF5F05;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5F05 0%, #993800 100%);

#FF5F05 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF5F05 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.