Color swatch image showing #FB4F03 with RGB(251,79,3) values
Color swatch image showing #FB4F03 with RGB(251,79,3) values

#FB4F03 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FB4F03 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FB4F03 Color Information

#FB4F03 RGB value is (251, 79, 3). The hex color red value is 251, green is 79, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 69 percent, 99 percent, 2 percent.

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#FB4F03 Color Meaning

Color #FB4F03 radiates high-energy excitement, boldness, and creative fire. #FB4F03 vivid orange-red shade evokes enthusiasm, passion, and immediate attention. Color #FB4F03 psychologically encourages action, motivation, and expressive energy, stimulating both conversation and movement. In Western culture, color #FB4F03 is associated with fun, innovation, and youthful vigor, while Eastern traditions link #FB4F03 hue to vitality, transformation, and courage. Fengshui uses #FB4F03 to boost energy circulation, stimulate inspiration, and add vibrant focal points in living areas. Spiritually, color #FB4F03 connects to the Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakras, enhancing creativity, confidence, and personal power. Designers leverage #FB4F03 vivid tone in marketing, fashion, and accent pieces, ensuring visual impact without overwhelming complementary neutrals. Its bright, warm character balances dynamism with grounded energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FB4F03 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
#FB4F03
RGB
rgb(251, 79, 3)
HSL
hsl(18°, 98%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 99%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 99%, 98%)
XYZ
42.5961 26.1078 2.8804
Yxy
26.1078 0.5950 0.3647
Hunter Lab
51.0958 8.4469 3.8475
CIE-Lab
58.1392 63.0657 68.2334

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red251 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FB4F03 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

#FB4F03 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 #FB4F03 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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#FB4F03

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FB4F03 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

#FB4F03

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FB4F03;

Text Color

color: #FB4F03;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FB4F03;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FB4F0340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FB4F03;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FB4F03 0%, #952e02 100%);

#FB4F03 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FB4F03 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.