Color swatch image showing #FF8408 with RGB(255,132,8) values
Color swatch image showing #FF8408 with RGB(255,132,8) values

#FF8408 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF8408 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF8408 Color Information

#FF8408 RGB value is (255, 132, 8). The hex color red value is 255, green is 132, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 48 percent, 97 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF8408 Color Meaning

Color #FF8408 represents pigment purity in the RYB color model—warmer and richer than digital counterparts. #FF8408 hue channels cadmium brightness and autumnal fire, evoking handmade energy and tactile warmth. Color #FF8408 signals foundational vibrancy in art classrooms, print studios, and analog creativity. Unlike screen-optimized oranges, color #FF8408 carries a slight red dominance that enhances its physical presence in paint, ink, and dye. Educators note that students respond to #FF8408 tone with increased participation—likely due to its association with material making. In branding, color #FF8408 is chosen by craft breweries, letterpress shops, and ceramic studios to emphasize analog roots. #FF8408 doesn’t translate perfectly to RGB—and that’s intentional. Color #FF8408 honors physical media, reminding us that not all color lives on screens.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF8408 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
#FF8408
RGB
rgb(255, 132, 8)
HSL
hsl(30°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 97%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(30°, 97%, 100%)
XYZ
49.5351 37.7801 4.9112
Yxy
37.7801 0.5371 0.4096
Hunter Lab
61.4655 7.7867 6.5630
CIE-Lab
67.8582 40.9147 73.3897

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF8408 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

#FF8408 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 #FF8408 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 #FF8408 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

#FF8408

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF8408;

Text Color

color: #FF8408;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF8408;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF840840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF8408;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8408 0%, #9c4e00 100%);

#FF8408 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF8408 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.