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#FF451F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF451F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF451F Color Information

#FF451F RGB value is (255, 69, 31). The hex color red value is 255, green is 69, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 88 percent, 0percent.

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#FF451F Color Meaning

Color #FF451F conveys dynamic energy, creative stimulation, and assertive vitality. #FF451F bright orange-red shade encourages immediate action, social engagement, and vibrant expression. Color #FF451F psychologically supports motivation, optimism, and purposeful interaction. Culturally, color #FF451F is associated with attention, celebration, and high visibility in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #FF451F to enthusiasm, vitality, and energetic flow. Fengshui interprets #FF451F vivid hue as energizing, ideal for communal spaces, creative studios, or areas requiring active engagement. Spiritually, color #FF451F aligns with the Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakras, enhancing courage, emotional energy, and creative initiative. Designers and artists use #FF451F saturated tone in branding, interiors, and visual media to attract attention, stimulate energy, and create vibrant focal points. Its brightness ensures impact without overwhelming surrounding colors.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF451F 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
#FF451F
RGB
rgb(255, 69, 31)
HSL
hsl(10°, 100%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 88%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 88%, 100%)
XYZ
43.6154 25.6152 3.9418
Yxy
25.6152 0.5961 0.3501
Hunter Lab
50.6115 9.0668 3.5727
CIE-Lab
57.6700 68.1165 60.8555

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF451F 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

#FF451F 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 #FF451F 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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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF451F 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF451F;

Text Color

color: #FF451F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF451F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF451F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF451F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF451F 0%, #a71c00 100%);

#FF451F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF451F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.