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#FFA02B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA02B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA02B Color Information

#FFA02B RGB value is (255, 160, 43). The hex color red value is 255, green is 160, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 83 percent, 0percent.

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#FFA02B Color Meaning

color #FFA02B signifies spiritual flame, sacred celebration, and cultural vibrancy. #FFA02B bright, orange-toned yellow is the color of the sacred spice and monastic robes in Buddhism, suggesting enlightenment, sacrifice, and joyous ritual. Psychologically, Color #FFA02B stimulates idealism, devotion, and a sense of connection to sacred traditions and communal joy. #FFA02B culturally references Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies, Indian festivals, and the vibrant palette of South Asian art. Spiritually, #FFA02B 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 #FFA02B 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
#FFA02B
RGB
rgb(255, 160, 43)
HSL
hsl(33°, 100%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 83%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(33°, 83%, 100%)
XYZ
54.2469 46.5760 8.4165
Yxy
46.5760 0.4966 0.4264
Hunter Lab
68.2466 6.3309 8.5085
CIE-Lab
73.9178 27.1693 69.8345

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA02B 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

#FFA02B 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 #FFA02B 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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Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA02B 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: #FFA02B;

Text Color

color: #FFA02B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA02B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA02B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA02B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA02B 0%, #ad5f00 100%);

#FFA02B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA02B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.