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#FF7537 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF7537 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF7537 Color Information

#FF7537 RGB value is (255, 117, 55). The hex color red value is 255, green is 117, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 78 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF7537 Color Meaning

Color #FF7537(Crayola) (#FF7537) radiates childhood without naivety. #FF7537 specific formulation—warmer and slightly redder than web orange—was engineered for tactile recognition in wax and paper. Orange (Crayola) (#FF7537) carries the sensory memory of school projects, sidewalk chalk, and handmade signs. Orange (Crayola) (#FF7537) feels human because #FF7537’s been held, not just viewed. Cognitive studies on early learning show that high-luminance oranges like Orange (Crayola) (#FF7537) enhance object recognition in children under 10 by stimulating the parietal lobe—responsible for spatial processing. Orange (Crayola) (#FF7537) remains effective in adult contexts that prioritize approachability: food delivery, community events, and educational tech. Unlike Pantone or RYB variants, Orange (Crayola) (#FF7537) lives in the realm of shared cultural memory. Brands use #FF7537 to signal playfulness with purpose—think co-op logos or STEAM kits. On screens, Orange (Crayola) (#FF7537) maintains warmth without overheating; paired with slate blue or cream, #FF7537 creates contrast that feels joyful, not jarring. #FF7537’s not a digital native—#FF7537’s a human one.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF7537 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
#FF7537
RGB
rgb(255, 117, 55)
HSL
hsl(19°, 100%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 78%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 78%, 100%)
XYZ
48.2909 34.2584 7.6818
Yxy
34.2584 0.5352 0.3797
Hunter Lab
58.5307 8.5593 5.1101
CIE-Lab
65.1672 49.1164 57.3022

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green117 / 255 (46%)
46%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF7537 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

#FF7537 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 #FF7537 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+)

2.67:1
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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF7537 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

#FF7537

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF7537;

Text Color

color: #FF7537;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF7537;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF753740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF7537;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7537 0%, #b53900 100%);

#FF7537 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF7537 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.