Color swatch image showing #FFA336 with RGB(255,163,54) values
Color swatch image showing #FFA336 with RGB(255,163,54) values

#FFA336 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA336 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA336 Color Information

#FFA336 RGB value is (255, 163, 54). The hex color red value is 255, green is 163, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 79 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA336 Color Meaning

Color #FFA336 signifies spiritual flame, sacred celebration, and cultural vibrancy. #FFA336 bright, orange-toned yellow is the color of the sacred spice and monastic robes in Buddhism, suggesting enlightenment, sacrifice, and joyous ritual. Psychologically, color #FFA336 stimulates idealism, devotion, and a sense of connection to sacred traditions and communal joy. #FFA336 culturally references Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies, Indian festivals, and the vibrant palette of South Asian art. Spiritually, #FFA336 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 #FFA336 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
#FFA336
RGB
rgb(255, 163, 54)
HSL
hsl(33°, 100%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 79%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(33°, 79%, 100%)
XYZ
55.0030 47.7207 9.8021
Yxy
47.7207 0.4888 0.4241
Hunter Lab
69.0802 6.1950 8.5840
CIE-Lab
74.6484 25.9381 66.6544

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green163 / 255 (64%)
64%
Blue54 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA336 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

#FFA336 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 #FFA336 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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#FFA336

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA336 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

#FFA336

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA336;

Text Color

color: #FFA336;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA336;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA33640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA336;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA336 0%, #b56400 100%);

#FFA336 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA336 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.