Color swatch image showing #FFA561 with RGB(255,165,97) values
Color swatch image showing #FFA561 with RGB(255,165,97) values

#FFA561 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA561 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA561 Color Information

#FFA561 RGB value is (255, 165, 97). The hex color red value is 255, green is 165, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 62 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA561 Color Meaning

Color #FFA561 communicates warmth, generosity, and grounded optimism. #FFA561 orange carries golden undertones that feel welcoming rather than aggressive. #FFA561 resembles sunlight filtered through dust or stone. In psychology, color #FFA561 encourages social connection and creative confidence. #FFA561 stimulates conversation and reduces emotional rigidity. Because #FFA561 feels friendly yet mature, #FFA561 suits collaborative and community centered settings. Culturally, color #FFA561 reflects spice markets, handcrafted goods, and earthy luxury. On a spiritual level, #FFA561 represents balanced desire, physical vitality, and appreciation for present moment abundance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA561 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
#FFA561
RGB
rgb(255, 165, 97)
HSL
hsl(26°, 100%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 62%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 62%, 100%)
XYZ
56.8528 49.0333 17.7772
Yxy
49.0333 0.4597 0.3965
Hunter Lab
70.0238 6.6717 7.3502
CIE-Lab
75.4721 27.0074 48.3994

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green165 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA561 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

#FFA561 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 #FFA561 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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#FFA561

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA561 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

#FFA561

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA561;

Text Color

color: #FFA561;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA561;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA56140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA561;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA561 0%, #cc5800 100%);

#FFA561 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA561 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.