Color swatch image showing #FF8251 with RGB(255,130,81) values

#FF8251 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF8251 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF8251 Color Information

#FF8251 RGB value is (255, 130, 81). The hex color red value is 255, green is 130, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 68 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF8251 Color Meaning

Color #FF8251 radiates warm approachability, social energy, and accessible vibrancy. Color #FF8251 is a balanced orange-pink that sits precisely between red and yellow—friendly without frivolity, bright without aggression. Named after ocean reefs, #FF8251 carries both biological life and social warmth. In consumer psychology, #FF8251 hue increases perceived approachability in service industries, especially hospitality, healthcare, and education. Studies show users engage more with interfaces using color #FF8251 than with pure orange or pink, likely because #FF8251 bridges emotional and energetic signals. Functionally, color #FF8251 excels as a primary or accent in digital and print design. #FF8251 offers strong contrast against deep blues and charcoals, meeting WCAG AA standards for headlines and icons. #FF8251’s widely used in call-to-action buttons, social platforms, and wellness apps where human connection is central. Print reproduction is excellent on coated stocks, and #FF8251 photographs vividly for social media consistency. A/B tests confirm higher conversion rates when color #FF8251 replaces standard red in female-targeted campaigns. Symbolically, color #FF8251 represents community that thrives. #FF8251 is not the color of isolation but of interdependence—reefs built by tiny polyps, shared meals, collaborative spaces. In spiritual contexts, #FF8251 aligns with the sacral and heart chakras in tandem: creativity that cares. Designers choose color #FF8251 when they want to signal energy with empathy. Its warmth invites without overwhelming.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF8251 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
#FF8251
RGB
rgb(255, 130, 81)
HSL
hsl(17°, 100%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 68%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 68%, 100%)
XYZ
50.7078 37.8193 12.4118
Yxy
37.8193 0.5024 0.3747
Hunter Lab
61.4974 8.4399 5.2145
CIE-Lab
67.8873 43.9401 47.6592

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green130 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF8251 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

#FF8251 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 #FF8251 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+)

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF8251 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

#FF8251

protanopia

#c9c85d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF8251;

Text Color

color: #FF8251;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF8251;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF825140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF8251;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8251 0%, #c33700 100%);

#FF8251 Color FAQs

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