Color swatch image showing #FFB334 with RGB(255,179,52) values
Color swatch image showing #FFB334 with RGB(255,179,52) values

#FFB334 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFB334 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFB334 Color Information

#FFB334 RGB value is (255, 179, 52). The hex color red value is 255, green is 179, and blue is 52. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 80 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFB334 Color Meaning

Color #FFB334 signifies cheerfulness, vitality, and welcoming warmth. #FFB334 medium-light orange-yellow conveys friendliness, energy, and subtle vibrancy. Psychologically, color #FFB334 encourages sociability, creativity, and optimism, enhancing lively or inviting spaces. Culturally, color #FFB334 symbolizes warmth, energy, and joy in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism links #FFB334 to fire energy, positivity, and renewal. Fengshui values #FFB334 for uplifting energy, enhancing social spaces, and promoting enthusiasm. Spiritually, #FFB334 resonates with the sacral chakra, supporting creative expression, motivation, and emotional warmth. In design and arts, color #FFB334 works as a bright accent, background, or friendly motif. Its mid-light, vivid tone pairs with blues, greens, and neutrals, commonly applied in branding, interiors, and playful artistic compositions.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFB334 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
#FFB334
RGB
rgb(255, 179, 52)
HSL
hsl(38°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 80%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 80%, 100%)
XYZ
57.9799 53.7481 10.5674
Yxy
53.7481 0.4741 0.4395
Hunter Lab
73.3131 4.6989 10.3628
CIE-Lab
78.3146 17.5208 70.7009

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue52 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFB334 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

#FFB334 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 #FFB334 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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#FFB334

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFB334 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

#FFB334

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFB334;

Text Color

color: #FFB334;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFB334;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFB33440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFB334;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB334 0%, #b37100 100%);

#FFB334 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFB334 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.