Color swatch image showing #FF7E05 with RGB(255,126,5) values

#FF7E05 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF7E05 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF7E05 Color Information

#FF7E05 RGB value is (255, 126, 5). The hex color red value is 255, green is 126, and blue is 5. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 51 percent, 98 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF7E05 Color Meaning

Color #FF7E05(SAE/ECE) (#FF7E05) conveys engineered visibility, automotive urgency, and standardized warning. #FF7E05 orange-dominant amber is precisely calibrated for vehicle lighting systems across global regulations—bright enough to cut through fog, warm enough to avoid blue-light fatigue. Psychologically, Amber (SAE/ECE) (#FF7E05) triggers instinctive caution without panic, making #FF7E05 critical in rear fog lights, turn signals, and industrial alerts. Unlike decorative ambers, #FF7E05 shade is defined by function, not aesthetics. Spiritually, #FF7E05 represents safety as collective responsibility—light that protects not just the driver, but everyone nearby. Use Amber (SAE/ECE) (#FF7E05) when your message must be seen under pressure, and your audience depends on split-second recognition.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF7E05 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
#FF7E05
RGB
rgb(255, 126, 5)
HSL
hsl(29°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 51%, 98%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 98%, 100%)
XYZ
48.7282 36.1927 4.5612
Yxy
36.1927 0.5446 0.4045
Hunter Lab
60.1604 8.0139 6.1792
CIE-Lab
66.6669 43.8530 73.0688

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green126 / 255 (49%)
49%
Blue5 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF7E05 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

#FF7E05 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 #FF7E05 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+)

2.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF7E05 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

#FF7E05

protanopia

#c7c622

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF7E05;

Text Color

color: #FF7E05;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF7E05;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF7E0540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF7E05;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7E05 0%, #994a00 100%);

#FF7E05 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF7E05 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.