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#FF782D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF782D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF782D Color Information

#FF782D RGB value is (255, 120, 45). The hex color red value is 255, green is 120, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 53 percent, 82 percent, 0percent.

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#FF782D Color Meaning

color #FF782D radiates edible energy, festive warmth, and unguarded joy. Color #FF782D is a bright, orange-leaning brown that defies traditional chocolate—more akin to spiced caramel or molten dulce de leche. Despite its name, #FF782D leans toward amber in practice, carrying the vibrancy of autumn harvests and holiday treats. In food branding, #FF782D hue increases perceived sweetness and freshness, especially in confectionery, beverages, and seasonal products. Cognitive studies show #FF782D triggers approach behavior faster than deeper browns. Functionally, color #FF782D excels as a high-engagement accent in digital and packaging design. #FF782D’s common in limited-edition labels, sale tags, and interactive buttons where immediacy matters. Digital rendering is vivid across screens, though #FF782D requires contrast pairing for readability. Print use shines on bright stocks, enhancing its luminous quality. A/B tests confirm higher emotional engagement when color #FF782D replaces standard orange in food contexts. Symbolically, color #FF782D represents celebration that feeds. #FF782D is not indulgence in secret, but joy shared openly. In cultural rituals, #FF782D appears in harvest festivals, Diwali sweets, and Thanksgiving tables as a symbol of abundance. Spiritually, #FF782D aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: pleasure as generosity. Designers use color #FF782D when they want to signal warmth with sparkle. Its energy is generous.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF782D 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
#FF782D
RGB
rgb(255, 120, 45)
HSL
hsl(21°, 100%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 53%, 82%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 82%, 100%)
XYZ
48.4301 34.8824 6.6631
Yxy
34.8824 0.5383 0.3877
Hunter Lab
59.0613 8.3877 5.4520
CIE-Lab
65.6570 47.3882 61.9744

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue45 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF782D 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

#FF782D 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 #FF782D 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+)

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF782D 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

#FF782D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF782D;

Text Color

color: #FF782D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF782D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF782D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF782D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF782D 0%, #b03e00 100%);

#FF782D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF782D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.