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#FFA407 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA407 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA407 Color Information

#FFA407 RGB value is (255, 164, 7). The hex color red value is 255, green is 164, and blue is 7. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 97 percent, 0percent.

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#FFA407 Color Meaning

Color #FFA407 is the digital archetype of approachable energy. As the X11/Unix system’s canonical orange, color #FFA407 serves as the baseline for web-safe implementations of the hue—ensuring universal rendering across legacy and modern displays. Color #FFA407 is not a creative choice; #FFA407’s a functional standard. Because color #FFA407 matches the sRGB definition of “Orange,” #FFA407 functions as the default in CSS, SVG, and early internet design. #FFA407 consistency makes color #FFA407 instantly recognizable—less a brand color than a shared visual language. Color #FFA407 appears in error alerts, construction signs, and educational tools where universality trumps uniqueness. Unlike proprietary oranges, color #FFA407 thrives on neutrality of intent. #FFA407’s used by developers when they need “orange” without interpretation. Paired with navy or charcoal, color #FFA407 delivers reliable contrast across devices. Color #FFA407 doesn’t innovate—#FFA407 communicates. And in a fragmented digital world, that reliability is its power.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA407 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
#FFA407
RGB
rgb(255, 164, 7)
HSL
hsl(38°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 97%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 97%, 100%)
XYZ
54.5538 47.8263 6.5571
Yxy
47.8263 0.5008 0.4390
Hunter Lab
69.1566 5.8485 9.2784
CIE-Lab
74.7152 24.5128 78.0119

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green164 / 255 (64%)
64%
Blue7 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA407 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

#FFA407 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 #FFA407 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+)

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 #FFA407 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

#FFA407

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA407;

Text Color

color: #FFA407;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA407;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA40740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA407;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA407 0%, #996100 100%);

#FFA407 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA407 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.