#F4A90C Color Meaning and Information

#F4A90C Color Information

#F4A90C RGB value is (244, 169, 12). The hex color red value is 244, green is 169, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 31 percent, 95 percent, 4 percent.

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#F4A90C Color Meaning

Color #F4A90C signifies subdued radiance, dependable value, and communal warmth. #F4A90C slightly toned-down version maintains a golden hue, suggesting honey, brass instruments, and late summer sun. Psychologically, color #F4A90C fosters feelings of reliability, wholesome energy, and a confidence that is bright but not overwhelming. #F4A90C culturally references team colors, golden-hour photography, and artisan crafts. Spiritually, #F4A90C color represents sustained light, the glow of collective effort, and a prosperity that is steady and reliable, embodying a consistent and heartening glow.

Color Conversion

Convert #F4A90C 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

#F4A90C

RGB

rgb(244, 169, 12)

HSL

hsl(41°, 91%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 31%, 95%, 4%)

HSV

hsv(41°, 95%, 96%)

XYZ

51.5626 47.6356 6.8248

Yxy

47.6356 0.4863 0.4493

Hunter Lab

69.0185 4.0338 9.1632

CIE-Lab

74.5945 17.2953 76.7513

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red244 / 255 (96%)

96%

Green169 / 255 (66%)

66%

Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta31 / 100 (31%)

31%

Yellow95 / 100 (95%)

95%

Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F4A90C 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

#F4A90C 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 #F4A90C 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:#F4A90C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.99:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.99:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.99:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F4A90C 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

#F4A90C

protanopia

#d4d332

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F4A90C;

Text Color

color: #F4A90C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F4A90C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F4A90C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F4A90C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4A90C 0%, #906407 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #F4A90C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.