Color swatch image showing #FD580D with RGB(253,88,13) values
Color swatch image showing #FD580D with RGB(253,88,13) values

#FD580D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FD580D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FD580D Color Information

#FD580D RGB value is (253, 88, 13). The hex color red value is 253, green is 88, and blue is 13. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 95 percent, 1 percent.

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#FD580D Color Meaning

Color #FD580D bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #FD580D high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #FD580D doesn’t blend in; #FD580D stakes a claim. Color #FD580D is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #FD580D specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #FD580D conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #FD580D’s rarely used passively; #FD580D’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #FD580D reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #FD580D to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #FD580D maintains saturation without bleeding, making #FD580D ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #FD580D doesn’t follow—#FD580D leads.

Color Conversion

Convert #FD580D 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
#FD580D
RGB
rgb(253, 88, 13)
HSL
hsl(19°, 98%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 95%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 95%, 99%)
XYZ
44.0704 27.8912 3.4415
Yxy
27.8912 0.5845 0.3699
Hunter Lab
52.8121 8.6223 4.1917
CIE-Lab
59.7903 60.3135 67.4374

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue13 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FD580D 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

#FD580D 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 #FD580D 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.

#FFFFFF
#FD580D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FD580D 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

#FD580D

protanopia

#b6b41f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FD580D;

Text Color

color: #FD580D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FD580D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FD580D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FD580D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FD580D 0%, #9b3202 100%);

#FD580D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FD580D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.