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#FF7551 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF7551 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF7551 Color Information

#FF7551 RGB value is (255, 117, 81). The hex color red value is 255, green is 117, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 68 percent, 0percent.

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#FF7551 Color Meaning

Color #FF7551 offers luminous warmth, approachable energy, and digital-friendly vibrancy. Color #FF7551 is a bright orange-pink from the X11 color palette—slightly more saturated than standard coral, optimized for screen clarity. #FF7551 avoids the artificiality of neon while retaining enough voltage to command attention. In gaming, social media, and e-commerce interfaces, #FF7551 hue increases user engagement by signaling interactivity without alarm. Psychological studies show #FF7551 triggers approach behavior faster than cooler reds in digital contexts. In branding, color #FF7551 signals modern joy—common in youth-focused products, summer campaigns, and wellness tech. Digital contrast is strong against deep greys and navy, and #FF7551 meets accessibility standards for large text. Print use requires coated stock for fidelity, but #FF7551 shines in digital-first applications. A/B tests reveal higher emotional engagement when color #FF7551 replaces standard coral in mobile CTAs. Symbolically, color #FF7551 represents energy that connects. #FF7551 appears in virtual communities, live-streaming, and interactive art as a symbol of presence that pulses. Spiritually, #FF7551 aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: desire shared in real time. Designers choose color #FF7551 when they want to signal vibrancy with warmth. Its brightness is inviting, not blinding.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF7551 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
#FF7551
RGB
rgb(255, 117, 81)
HSL
hsl(12°, 100%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 68%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 68%, 100%)
XYZ
49.0865 34.5767 11.8714
Yxy
34.5767 0.5138 0.3619
Hunter Lab
58.8020 8.8686 4.4677
CIE-Lab
65.4177 50.2156 44.8298

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green117 / 255 (46%)
46%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF7551 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

#FF7551 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 #FF7551 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+)

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF7551 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

#FF7551

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF7551;

Text Color

color: #FF7551;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF7551;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF755140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF7551;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7551 0%, #c32700 100%);

#FF7551 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF7551 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.