Color swatch image showing #FFB35A with RGB(255,179,90) values
Color swatch image showing #FFB35A with RGB(255,179,90) values

#FFB35A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFB35A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFB35A Color Information

#FFB35A RGB value is (255, 179, 90). The hex color red value is 255, green is 179, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 65 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFB35A Color Meaning

Color #FFB35A communicates warmth, generosity, and grounded optimism. #FFB35A orange carries golden undertones that feel welcoming rather than aggressive. #FFB35A resembles sunlight filtered through dust or stone. In psychology, color #FFB35A encourages social connection and creative confidence. #FFB35A stimulates conversation and reduces emotional rigidity. Because #FFB35A feels friendly yet mature, #FFB35A suits collaborative and community centered settings. Culturally, color #FFB35A reflects spice markets, handcrafted goods, and earthy luxury. On a spiritual level, #FFB35A represents balanced desire, physical vitality, and appreciation for present moment abundance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFB35A 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
#FFB35A
RGB
rgb(255, 179, 90)
HSL
hsl(32°, 100%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 65%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 65%, 100%)
XYZ
59.2056 54.2384 17.0214
Yxy
54.2384 0.4538 0.4157
Hunter Lab
73.6467 5.2404 9.1249
CIE-Lab
78.6005 19.2556 55.3647

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FFB35A 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

#FFB35A 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 #FFB35A 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
#FFB35A

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 #FFB35A 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

#FFB35A

protanopia

#dedd70

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFB35A;

Text Color

color: #FFB35A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFB35A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFB35A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFB35A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB35A 0%, #c96b00 100%);

#FFB35A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFB35A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.