#FF8C01 Color Information
#FF8C01 RGB value is (255, 140, 1). The hex color red value is 255, green is 140, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent.
#FF8C01 Color Meaning
Color #FF8C01 signifies concentrated energy, autumnal fire, and urgent warmth. #FF8C01 bold, lower-saturation orange, identical to Dark Orange, sits between a vibrant sunset and a glowing coal. Psychologically, color #FF8C01 stimulates enthusiasm, appetites, and a focused, approachable excitement that feels more substantial than pure bright orange. #FF8C01 culturally references safety vests, Halloween, and the changing leaves of fall. Spiritually, #FF8C01 color represents creative fire with purpose, the joy of tangible results, and a vibrant call to action, embodying a motivating and harvest-ready energy.
Color Conversion
Convert #FF8C01 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.
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Color Variations
#FF8C01 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
#FF8C01 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 #FF8C01 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #FF8C01 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#FF8C01 Color FAQs
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