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#FF9942 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF9942 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF9942 Color Information

#FF9942 RGB value is (255, 153, 66). The hex color red value is 255, green is 153, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 28°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 40 percent, 74 percent, 0percent.

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#FF9942 Color Meaning

Color #FF9942 pulses with kinetic energy, playful urgency, and vitamin-rich vibrancy. Color #FF9942 sits between safety orange and tropical sunset—a hue engineered for visibility but softened by warmth. #FF9942’s not a natural carrot color; #FF9942’s the amplified version, optimized for screens, sportswear, and digital alerts that demand attention without aggression. From a perceptual angle, color #FF9942 triggers rapid recognition. Orange wavelengths are among the first the human eye detects, especially against blue backgrounds (a principle used in life vests and road signs). But #FF9942 specific tone avoids the harshness of construction orange by leaning into red-yellow balance—making #FF9942 feel energetic, not alarming. In youth and wellness branding, color #FF9942 conveys vitality without artificiality. #FF9942 references beta-carotene, immune health, and outdoor play—linking nutrition with joy. Apps for fitness, education, or mental health use #FF9942 to signal “active care”: not passive relaxation, but engaged well-being. #FF9942’s encouragement in chromatic form. Symbolically, color #FF9942 stands for accessible energy. #FF9942’s not elite athleticism—#FF9942’s the everyday bounce of a playground, the spark of a new idea. In UI design, #FF9942 works as a high-contrast action color that feels human, not robotic. #FF9942 says “go” without shouting.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF9942 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
#FF9942
RGB
rgb(255, 153, 66)
HSL
hsl(28°, 100%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 40%, 74%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(28°, 74%, 100%)
XYZ
53.6146 44.4358 10.9054
Yxy
44.4358 0.4921 0.4078
Hunter Lab
66.6602 7.0525 7.3638
CIE-Lab
72.5188 31.5815 59.7383

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF9942 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

#FF9942 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 #FF9942 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+)

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF9942 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

#FF9942

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF9942;

Text Color

color: #FF9942;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF9942;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF994240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF9942;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9942 0%, #bb5700 100%);

#FF9942 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF9942 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.