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University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) Color Information

University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) RGB value is (247, 127, 0). The hex color red value is 247, green is 127, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 100 percent, 3 percent.

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University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) Color Meaning

University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) expresses vitality, excitement, and visible energy. This vivid, medium orange conveys warmth, creativity, and dynamic presence. Psychologically, University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) promotes enthusiasm, engagement, and confidence, motivating action and attention. Culturally, bright orange shades like University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) symbolize vitality, encouragement, and celebration in Western traditions, while in Eastern cultures, orange represents spirituality, courage, and transformation. Feng Shui uses orange to energize relationship, creativity, and career areas, stimulating motivation and innovation. Spiritually, it aligns with the sacral chakra, enhancing creativity, joy, and emotional expression. In design, University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) works well as an accent or focal color in branding, packaging, or sports uniforms. Its bright, warm tone attracts attention, conveys enthusiasm, and pairs with neutral or complementary shades for dynamic visuals.

Color Conversion

Convert University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) 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
#F77F00
RGB
rgb(247, 127, 0)
HSL
hsl(31°, 100%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 100%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 100%, 97%)
XYZ
45.9471 34.9529 4.3249
Yxy
34.9529 0.5391 0.4101
Hunter Lab
59.1210 6.9946 5.8784
CIE-Lab
65.7120 40.2062 72.6433

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red247 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green127 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) 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

University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) 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 University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) 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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#F77F00

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 #F77F00 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

University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00)

protanopia

#c3c21f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F77F00;

Text Color

color: #F77F00;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F77F00;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F77F0040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F77F00;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F77F00 0%, #914b00 100%);

University of Tennessee Orange (#F77F00) Color FAQs

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