Color swatch image showing #FFA42C with RGB(255,164,44) values
Color swatch image showing #FFA42C with RGB(255,164,44) values

#FFA42C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA42C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA42C Color Information

#FFA42C RGB value is (255, 164, 44). The hex color red value is 255, green is 164, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 34°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 83 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA42C Color Meaning

Color #FFA42C signifies cheerful vitality, radiant energy, and approachable warmth. Its bright orange tone evokes sunlight, autumn leaves, and dynamic vibrancy. Color #FFA42C encourages lively engagement, enthusiastic focus, and active presence. In design, color #FFA42C pairs well with neutrals, blues, or complementary warm tones, adding warmth and energy. #FFA42C embodies brightness, vitality, and cheerful prominence. #FFA42C color promotes lively observation, dynamic attention, and visual warmth.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA42C 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
#FFA42C
RGB
rgb(255, 164, 44)
HSL
hsl(34°, 100%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 83%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(34°, 83%, 100%)
XYZ
54.9701 47.9928 8.7492
Yxy
47.9928 0.4921 0.4296
Hunter Lab
69.2768 6.0249 8.8840
CIE-Lab
74.8204 25.1138 70.2826

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green164 / 255 (64%)
64%
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA42C 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

#FFA42C 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 #FFA42C 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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#FFA42C

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 #FFA42C 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

#FFA42C

protanopia

#d8d749

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA42C;

Text Color

color: #FFA42C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA42C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA42C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA42C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA42C 0%, #b06400 100%);

#FFA42C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA42C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.