Color swatch image showing #FE5A0F with RGB(254,90,15) values
Color swatch image showing #FE5A0F with RGB(254,90,15) values

#FE5A0F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FE5A0F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FE5A0F Color Information

#FE5A0F RGB value is (254, 90, 15). The hex color red value is 254, green is 90, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 94 percent, 0 percent.

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#FE5A0F Color Meaning

Color #FE5A0F bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #FE5A0F high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #FE5A0F doesn’t blend in; #FE5A0F stakes a claim. Color #FE5A0F is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #FE5A0F specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #FE5A0F conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #FE5A0F’s rarely used passively; #FE5A0F’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #FE5A0F reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #FE5A0F to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #FE5A0F maintains saturation without bleeding, making #FE5A0F ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #FE5A0F doesn’t follow—#FE5A0F leads.

Color Conversion

Convert #FE5A0F 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
#FE5A0F
RGB
rgb(254, 90, 15)
HSL
hsl(19°, 99%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 94%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 94%, 100%)
XYZ
44.6154 28.4176 3.5856
Yxy
28.4176 0.5823 0.3709
Hunter Lab
53.3082 8.7254 4.2985
CIE-Lab
60.2642 59.8596 67.3842

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FE5A0F 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

#FE5A0F 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 #FE5A0F 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
#FE5A0F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FE5A0F 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

#FE5A0F

protanopia

#b7b621

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FE5A0F;

Text Color

color: #FE5A0F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FE5A0F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FE5A0F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FE5A0F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE5A0F 0%, #9e3301 100%);

#FE5A0F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FE5A0F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.