Color swatch image showing #FF9959 with RGB(255,153,89) values
Color swatch image showing #FF9959 with RGB(255,153,89) values

#FF9959 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF9959 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF9959 Color Information

#FF9959 RGB value is (255, 153, 89). The hex color red value is 255, green is 153, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 40 percent, 65 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF9959 Color Meaning

Color #FF9959 embodies vibrant warmth, energetic cheer, and accessible zest. #FF9959 bright, peachy orange sits exactly between pink and orange, evoking tropical sunsets, juicy citrus, and playful, modern design. Psychologically, color #FF9959 is invigorating and friendly, stimulating enthusiasm, sociability, and a sense of optimistic, healthy fun. #FF9959 captures attention with its juicy warmth, making #FF9959 effective for signaling creativity, approachability, and youthful vitality. #FF9959 color is energetic without being aggressive, and sweet without being childish. Culturally, color #FF9959 is prevalent in contemporary lifestyle branding, summer fashion, and digital interfaces aiming for a fresh, optimistic, and gender-inclusive vibe. Symbolically, #FF9959 represents a blended, modern identity, joy that is both warm and bright, and creativity that is collaborative and open. Therefore, color #FF9959 acts as a bridge between traditionally gendered colors, offering a hue that signals innovation, friendly energy, and a forward-looking, inclusive optimism.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF9959 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
#FF9959
RGB
rgb(255, 153, 89)
HSL
hsl(23°, 100%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 40%, 65%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(23°, 65%, 100%)
XYZ
54.4344 44.7637 15.2225
Yxy
44.7637 0.4757 0.3912
Hunter Lab
66.9057 7.3946 6.6099
CIE-Lab
72.7360 32.7403 49.1914

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF9959 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

#FF9959 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 #FF9959 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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#FF9959

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF9959 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

#FF9959

protanopia

#d3d268

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF9959;

Text Color

color: #FF9959;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF9959;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF995940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF9959;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9959 0%, #c64c00 100%);

#FF9959 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF9959 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.