Color swatch image showing #FFA428 with RGB(255,164,40) values

#FFA428 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA428 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA428 Color Information

#FFA428 RGB value is (255, 164, 40). The hex color red value is 255, green is 164, and blue is 40. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 84 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA428 Color Meaning

Color #FFA428 signifies cheerful vitality, radiant energy, and approachable warmth. Its bright orange tone evokes sunlight, autumn leaves, and dynamic vibrancy. Color #FFA428 encourages lively engagement, enthusiastic focus, and active presence. In design, color #FFA428 pairs well with neutrals, blues, or complementary warm tones, adding warmth and energy. #FFA428 embodies brightness, vitality, and cheerful prominence. #FFA428 color promotes lively observation, dynamic attention, and visual warmth.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA428 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
#FFA428
RGB
rgb(255, 164, 40)
HSL
hsl(35°, 100%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 84%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(35°, 84%, 100%)
XYZ
54.8985 47.9641 8.3720
Yxy
47.9641 0.4935 0.4312
Hunter Lab
69.2561 5.9946 8.9519
CIE-Lab
74.8023 25.0107 71.5098

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green164 / 255 (64%)
64%
Blue40 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA428 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

#FFA428 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 #FFA428 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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#FFA428

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA428 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

#FFA428

protanopia

#d8d746

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA428;

Text Color

color: #FFA428;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA428;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA42840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA428;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA428 0%, #ad6500 100%);

#FFA428 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA428 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.