Color swatch image showing #FFB342 with RGB(255,179,66) values

#FFB342 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFB342 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFB342 Color Information

#FFB342 RGB value is (255, 179, 66). The hex color red value is 255, green is 179, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFB342 Color Meaning

Color #FFB342 evokes gentle warmth, approachable energy, and creative comfort. #FFB342 soft, peachy orange suggests a sunset glow, ripe apricots, or the cozy light of a table lamp. Psychologically, color #FFB342 is inviting and uplifting without being overpowering, stimulating sociability, creativity, and a sense of optimistic warmth. #FFB342 fosters feelings of encouragement and wholesome vitality, making #FFB342 an excellent hue for spaces designed for collaboration, casual conversation, or creative work. #FFB342 color blends the energy of orange with a comforting, human-centric softness. Culturally, color #FFB342 is found in mid-century modern design, contemporary lifestyle branding, and educational settings for young children. Symbolically, #FFB342 represents friendly innovation, nourishing creativity, and enthusiasm that is sustainable and kind. Therefore, color #FFB342 acts as a visual catalyst for positive interaction and idea generation, providing an energizing backdrop that feels safe, inviting, and mentally stimulating.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFB342 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
#FFB342
RGB
rgb(255, 179, 66)
HSL
hsl(36°, 100%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 74%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 74%, 100%)
XYZ
58.3435 53.8935 12.4817
Yxy
53.8935 0.4678 0.4321
Hunter Lab
73.4122 4.8591 9.9969
CIE-Lab
78.3996 18.0389 65.6023

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFB342 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

#FFB342 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 #FFB342 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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#FFB342

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFB342 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

#FFB342

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFB342;

Text Color

color: #FFB342;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFB342;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFB34240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFB342;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB342 0%, #bb7000 100%);

#FFB342 Color FAQs

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