#F3A501 Color Meaning and Information

#F3A501 Color Information

#F3A501 RGB value is (243, 165, 1). The hex color red value is 243, green is 165, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 100 percent, 5 percent.

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#F3A501 Color Meaning

Color #F3A501 signifies vibrant warmth, playful energy, and approachable brilliance. #F3A501 bold, slightly softened yellow-orange radiates friendliness and kinetic excitement. Psychologically, color #F3A501 encourages social interaction, creative expression, and a sense of adventure without being overwhelming. #F3A501 culturally references festival decor, children's toys, and tropical fruits, conveying a sense of accessible joy. Spiritually, color #F3A501 represents creative ignition, joyful action, and the spark of inspiration, acting as a catalyst for enthusiasm and embodying the energy of a new beginning.

Color Conversion

Convert #F3A501 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

#F3A501

RGB

rgb(243, 165, 1)

HSL

hsl(41°, 99%, 48%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 32%, 100%, 5%)

HSV

hsv(41°, 100%, 95%)

XYZ

50.4228 45.9671 6.2437

Yxy

45.9671 0.4913 0.4479

Hunter Lab

67.7990 4.2437 8.7544

CIE-Lab

73.5242 18.8815 77.2279

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red243 / 255 (95%)

95%

Green165 / 255 (65%)

65%

Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Yellow100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F3A501 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

#F3A501 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 #F3A501 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#F3A501

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.06:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.06:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.06:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F3A501 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

#F3A501

protanopia

#d1d129

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F3A501;

Text Color

color: #F3A501;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F3A501;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F3A50140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F3A501;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3A501 0%, #906301 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #F3A501 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.