Color swatch image showing #F07417 with RGB(240,116,23) values
Color swatch image showing #F07417 with RGB(240,116,23) values

#F07417 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F07417 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F07417 Color Information

#F07417 RGB value is (240, 116, 23). The hex color red value is 240, green is 116, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 52 percent, 90 percent, 6 percent.

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#F07417 Color Meaning

Color #F07417 communicates energy, warmth, and motivating vibrancy. #F07417 vivid medium orange-yellow evokes creativity, activity, and optimism. Psychologically, color #F07417 stimulates focus, enthusiasm, and expressive energy, ideal for active environments or creative spaces. Culturally, color #F07417 represents vitality, warmth, and dynamism in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #F07417 with fire energy, transformation, and social engagement. Fengshui considers #F07417 energizing and uplifting, promoting flow and positive momentum. Spiritually, #F07417 resonates with the sacral chakra, supporting creativity, determination, and emotional expression. In design and arts, color #F07417 functions as a bright accent, focal point, or dynamic motif. Its vivid, mid-tone warmth pairs with blues, greens, or neutrals, commonly used in branding, energetic interiors, and expressive visual compositions.

Color Conversion

Convert #F07417 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
#F07417
RGB
rgb(240, 116, 23)
HSL
hsl(26°, 88%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 52%, 90%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 90%, 94%)
XYZ
42.3352 31.0779 4.5779
Yxy
31.0779 0.5428 0.3985
Hunter Lab
55.7476 6.6323 4.8081
CIE-Lab
62.5733 43.1703 65.9262

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Yellow90 / 100 (90%)
90%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F07417 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

#F07417 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 #F07417 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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#F07417

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F07417 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

#F07417

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F07417;

Text Color

color: #F07417;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F07417;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0741740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F07417;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F07417 0%, #934509 100%);

#F07417 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F07417 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.