#F3A50E Color Meaning and Information

#F3A50E Color Information

#F3A50E RGB value is (243, 165, 14). The hex color red value is 243, green is 165, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 40°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 94 percent, 5 percent.

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#F3A50E Color Meaning

Color #F3A50E signifies vibrant warmth, playful energy, and approachable brilliance. #F3A50E bold, slightly softened yellow-orange radiates friendliness and kinetic excitement. Psychologically, color #F3A50E encourages social interaction, creative expression, and a sense of adventure without being overwhelming. #F3A50E culturally references festival decor, children's toys, and tropical fruits, conveying a sense of accessible joy. Spiritually, color #F3A50E 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 #F3A50E 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

#F3A50E

RGB

rgb(243, 165, 14)

HSL

hsl(40°, 91%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 32%, 94%, 5%)

HSV

hsv(40°, 94%, 95%)

XYZ

50.4965 45.9967 6.6323

Yxy

45.9967 0.4897 0.4460

Hunter Lab

67.8209 4.2738 8.6860

CIE-Lab

73.5434 18.9962 75.6932

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red243 / 255 (95%)

95%

Green165 / 255 (65%)

65%

Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Yellow94 / 100 (94%)

94%

Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F3A50E 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

#F3A50E 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 #F3A50E 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:#F3A50E

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 #F3A50E 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

#F3A50E

protanopia

#d1d133

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F3A50E;

Text Color

color: #F3A50E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F3A50E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F3A50E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F3A50E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3A50E 0%, #906207 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #F3A50E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.