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#FF993D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF993D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF993D Color Information

#FF993D RGB value is (255, 153, 61). The hex color red value is 255, green is 153, and blue is 61. Its HSL format shows a hue of 28°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 40 percent, 76 percent, 0percent.

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#FF993D Color Meaning

color #FF993D signifies spiritual flame, sacred celebration, and cultural vibrancy. #FF993D bright, orange-toned yellow is the color of the sacred spice and monastic robes in Buddhism, suggesting enlightenment, sacrifice, and joyous ritual. Psychologically, Color #FF993D stimulates idealism, devotion, and a sense of connection to sacred traditions and communal joy. #FF993D culturally references Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies, Indian festivals, and the vibrant palette of South Asian art. Spiritually, #FF993D color represents the fire of asceticism, the renunciation of illusion, and purity achieved through discipline, acting as a beacon for spiritual awakening and community.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF993D 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
#FF993D
RGB
rgb(255, 153, 61)
HSL
hsl(28°, 100%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 40%, 76%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(28°, 76%, 100%)
XYZ
53.4735 44.3794 10.1626
Yxy
44.3794 0.4951 0.4109
Hunter Lab
66.6179 6.9939 7.4929
CIE-Lab
72.4814 31.3805 61.8323

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue61 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF993D 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

#FF993D 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 #FF993D 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF993D 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF993D;

Text Color

color: #FF993D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF993D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF993D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF993D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF993D 0%, #b85600 100%);

#FF993D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF993D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.