Color swatch image showing #FFB359 with RGB(255,179,89) values
Color swatch image showing #FFB359 with RGB(255,179,89) values

#FFB359 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFB359 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFB359 Color Information

#FFB359 RGB value is (255, 179, 89). The hex color red value is 255, green is 179, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 65 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFB359 Color Meaning

Color #FFB359 communicates warmth, generosity, and grounded optimism. #FFB359 orange carries golden undertones that feel welcoming rather than aggressive. #FFB359 resembles sunlight filtered through dust or stone. In psychology, color #FFB359 encourages social connection and creative confidence. #FFB359 stimulates conversation and reduces emotional rigidity. Because #FFB359 feels friendly yet mature, #FFB359 suits collaborative and community centered settings. Culturally, color #FFB359 reflects spice markets, handcrafted goods, and earthy luxury. On a spiritual level, #FFB359 represents balanced desire, physical vitality, and appreciation for present moment abundance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFB359 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
#FFB359
RGB
rgb(255, 179, 89)
HSL
hsl(33°, 100%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 65%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(33°, 65%, 100%)
XYZ
59.1633 54.2215 16.7987
Yxy
54.2215 0.4545 0.4165
Hunter Lab
73.6352 5.2217 9.1678
CIE-Lab
78.5907 19.1963 55.8197

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFB359 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

#FFB359 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 #FFB359 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.

#FFFFFF
#FFB359

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFB359 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

#FFB359

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFB359;

Text Color

color: #FFB359;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFB359;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFB35940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFB359;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB359 0%, #c66d00 100%);

#FFB359 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFB359 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.