Color swatch image showing #FE5A1F with RGB(254,90,31) values

#FE5A1F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FE5A1F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FE5A1F Color Information

#FE5A1F RGB value is (254, 90, 31). The hex color red value is 254, green is 90, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 88 percent, 0 percent.

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#FE5A1F Color Meaning

Color #FE5A1F expresses energetic warmth, bold presence, and dynamic vitality. #FE5A1F vivid orange mirrors sunsets and blazing flames. Psychologically, color #FE5A1F stimulates activity, creativity, and focused engagement. Designers often use #FE5A1F to attract attention and highlight key elements. Symbolically, color #FE5A1F represents courage, enthusiasm, and proactive action. Cultural references connect #FE5A1F to celebrations and energetic rituals. Spiritually, color #FE5A1F embodies empowered energy and conscious vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #FE5A1F 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
#FE5A1F
RGB
rgb(254, 90, 31)
HSL
hsl(16°, 99%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 88%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 88%, 100%)
XYZ
44.7765 28.4821 4.4339
Yxy
28.4821 0.5763 0.3666
Hunter Lab
53.3686 8.7848 4.1810
CIE-Lab
60.3218 60.0785 62.7812

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FE5A1F 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

#FE5A1F 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 #FE5A1F 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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#FE5A1F

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 #FE5A1F 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

#FE5A1F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FE5A1F;

Text Color

color: #FE5A1F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FE5A1F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FE5A1F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FE5A1F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE5A1F 0%, #a72d01 100%);

#FE5A1F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FE5A1F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.