Color swatch image showing #FF8240 with RGB(255,130,64) values

#FF8240 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF8240 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF8240 Color Information

#FF8240 RGB value is (255, 130, 64). The hex color red value is 255, green is 130, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 75 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF8240 Color Meaning

Color #FF8240 conveys exuberance, energy, and vibrant enthusiasm. Its warm orange-red tone evokes tropical fruit, sunlit skies, and adventurous experiences. Psychologically, color #FF8240 stimulates motivation, encourages social interaction, and energizes creative thinking. Culturally, the shade is often linked to lively events, bold design accents, and spirited fashion choices. Designers use color #FF8240 to create focus, warmth, and dynamic visual appeal. Spiritually, #FF8240 color symbolizes vitality, courage, and the willingness to embrace new experiences. Color #FF8240 nurtures self-expression and inspires bold, purposeful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF8240 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
#FF8240
RGB
rgb(255, 130, 64)
HSL
hsl(21°, 100%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 75%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 75%, 100%)
XYZ
50.1480 37.5954 9.4640
Yxy
37.5954 0.5159 0.3868
Hunter Lab
61.3151 8.2171 5.6877
CIE-Lab
67.7214 43.1573 55.7536

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green130 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF8240 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

#FF8240 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 #FF8240 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+)

2.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF8240 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

#FF8240

protanopia

#c9c850

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF8240;

Text Color

color: #FF8240;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF8240;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF824040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF8240;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8240 0%, #bb4100 100%);

#FF8240 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF8240 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.