Color swatch image showing #F4461C with RGB(244,70,28) values
Color swatch image showing #F4461C with RGB(244,70,28) values

#F4461C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F4461C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F4461C Color Information

#F4461C RGB value is (244, 70, 28). The hex color red value is 244, green is 70, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 71 percent, 89 percent, 4 percent.

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#F4461C Color Meaning

Color #F4461C conveys dynamic energy, creative stimulation, and assertive vitality. #F4461C bright orange-red shade encourages immediate action, social engagement, and vibrant expression. Color #F4461C psychologically supports motivation, optimism, and purposeful interaction. Culturally, color #F4461C is associated with attention, celebration, and high visibility in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #F4461C to enthusiasm, vitality, and energetic flow. Fengshui interprets #F4461C vivid hue as energizing, ideal for communal spaces, creative studios, or areas requiring active engagement. Spiritually, color #F4461C aligns with the Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakras, enhancing courage, emotional energy, and creative initiative. Designers and artists use #F4461C saturated tone in branding, interiors, and visual media to attract attention, stimulate energy, and create vibrant focal points. Its brightness ensures impact without overwhelming surrounding colors.

Color Conversion

Convert #F4461C 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
#F4461C
RGB
rgb(244, 70, 28)
HSL
hsl(12°, 91%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 71%, 89%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 89%, 96%)
XYZ
39.7080 23.6973 3.5798
Yxy
23.6973 0.5928 0.3538
Hunter Lab
48.6799 7.7773 3.1886
CIE-Lab
55.7834 64.3692 59.6933

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red244 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green70 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue28 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F4461C 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

#F4461C 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 #F4461C 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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#F4461C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F4461C 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

#F4461C

protanopia

#a9a726

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F4461C;

Text Color

color: #F4461C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F4461C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F4461C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F4461C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4461C 0%, #982407 100%);

#F4461C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F4461C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.