Color swatch image showing #FFA818 with RGB(255,168,24) values

#FFA818 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA818 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA818 Color Information

#FFA818 RGB value is (255, 168, 24). The hex color red value is 255, green is 168, and blue is 24. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 91 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA818 Color Meaning

Color #FFA818 signifies vibrant harvest, electric warmth, and approachable energy. #FFA818 bright, saturated orange-yellow is more intense than its name suggests, resembling the fruit's flesh, safety gear, and vibrant street art. Psychologically, color #FFA818 stimulates enthusiasm, friendly attraction, and a sense of fun that is bold and direct. #FFA818 culturally references tropical fruit, children's entertainment, and high-visibility athletic wear. Spiritually, #FFA818 color represents joyful abundance, creative spark, and energy that is both nourishing and exciting, acting as a catalyst for social connection and optimistic action.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA818 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
#FFA818
RGB
rgb(255, 168, 24)
HSL
hsl(37°, 100%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 91%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 91%, 100%)
XYZ
55.4075 49.3312 7.4657
Yxy
49.3312 0.4938 0.4397
Hunter Lab
70.2362 5.5633 9.5744
CIE-Lab
75.6569 22.6100 76.1700

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green168 / 255 (66%)
66%
Blue24 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA818 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

#FFA818 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 #FFA818 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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#FFA818

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA818 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

#FFA818

protanopia

#d9d93b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA818;

Text Color

color: #FFA818;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA818;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA81840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA818;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA818 0%, #a56500 100%);

#FFA818 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA818 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.