Color swatch image showing Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) with RGB(251,153,2) values

Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) Color Information

Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) RGB value is (251, 153, 2). The hex color red value is 251, green is 153, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 39 percent, 99 percent, 2 percent.

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Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) Color Meaning

Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) represents pigment purity in traditional color theory. As the red-yellow-blue model’s primary orange, it’s warmer and richer than digital counterparts—closer to cadmium or pumpkin. Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) signals foundational energy: the kind used in art classrooms, print design, and analog creativity. Unlike screen-optimized oranges, this hue carries a slight red dominance that enhances its physical presence in paint, ink, and dye. Educators note that students respond to RYB orange with increased participation—likely due to its association with tactile learning and handmade expression. Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) feels human because it originates in materiality. In branding, it’s chosen by studios, craft breweries, and print shops to emphasize analog roots in a digital age. It doesn’t translate perfectly to RGB, and that’s the point—it honors physical media. Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) reminds us that not all color lives on screens.

Color Conversion

Convert Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) 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
#FB9902
RGB
rgb(251, 153, 2)
HSL
hsl(36°, 98%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 39%, 99%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 99%, 98%)
XYZ
51.1859 43.2961 5.7166
Yxy
43.2961 0.5108 0.4321
Hunter Lab
65.7998 6.1384 8.0344
CIE-Lab
71.7555 28.5370 76.4126

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red251 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) 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

Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) 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 Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AA
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UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FB9902 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

Orange (RYB) (#FB9902)

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FB9902;

Text Color

color: #FB9902;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FB9902;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FB990240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FB9902;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FB9902 0%, #955a02 100%);

Orange (RYB) (#FB9902) Color FAQs

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