Color swatch image showing #F5801D with RGB(245,128,29) values

#F5801D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F5801D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F5801D Color Information

#F5801D RGB value is (245, 128, 29). The hex color red value is 245, green is 128, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 28°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 48 percent, 88 percent, 4 percent.

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#F5801D Color Meaning

Color #F5801D signifies academic prestige, vibrant tradition, and intellectual energy. #F5801D bright, warm orange is deeply tied to the university, evoking school spirit, fall leaves on an Ivy League campus, and dynamic scholarship. Psychologically, color #F5801D is energizing and confident, promoting feelings of belonging, spirited achievement, and enthusiastic community. #F5801D combines the warmth of tradition with the vibrance of active minds, creating a sense of proud, collective identity. #F5801D color is legacy worn with youthful energy. Symbolically, color #F5801D represents the marriage of history and vitality, elite camaraderie, and knowledge pursued with passion. #F5801D is the color of a winning team and a groundbreaking thesis defense. Culturally, #F5801D functions as a powerful identifier, instantly connecting to a specific institution and the values of excellence, tradition, and spirited debate #F5801D represents. Color #F5801D is a color of tribe, intellect, and proud, shared history.

Color Conversion

Convert #F5801D 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
#F5801D
RGB
rgb(245, 128, 29)
HSL
hsl(28°, 92%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 88%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(28°, 88%, 96%)
XYZ
45.5971 34.9395 5.5032
Yxy
34.9395 0.5300 0.4061
Hunter Lab
59.1096 6.8079 5.6694
CIE-Lab
65.7016 39.2521 66.9188

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F5801D 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

#F5801D 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 #F5801D 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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#F5801D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F5801D 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

#F5801D

protanopia

#c2c135

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F5801D;

Text Color

color: #F5801D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F5801D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F5801D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F5801D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5801D 0%, #9b4c06 100%);

#F5801D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F5801D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.