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#FF4520 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF4520 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF4520 Color Information

#FF4520 RGB value is (255, 69, 32). The hex color red value is 255, green is 69, and blue is 32. 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, 87 percent, 0percent.

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#FF4520 Color Meaning

Color #FF4520 conveys dynamic energy, creative stimulation, and assertive vitality. #FF4520 bright orange-red shade encourages immediate action, social engagement, and vibrant expression. Color #FF4520 psychologically supports motivation, optimism, and purposeful interaction. Culturally, color #FF4520 is associated with attention, celebration, and high visibility in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #FF4520 to enthusiasm, vitality, and energetic flow. Fengshui interprets #FF4520 vivid hue as energizing, ideal for communal spaces, creative studios, or areas requiring active engagement. Spiritually, color #FF4520 aligns with the Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakras, enhancing courage, emotional energy, and creative initiative. Designers and artists use #FF4520 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 #FF4520 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
#FF4520
RGB
rgb(255, 69, 32)
HSL
hsl(10°, 100%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 87%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 87%, 100%)
XYZ
43.6288 25.6205 4.0123
Yxy
25.6205 0.5955 0.3497
Hunter Lab
50.6167 9.0717 3.5634
CIE-Lab
57.6751 68.1339 60.4722

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue32 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF4520 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

#FF4520 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 #FF4520 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+)

3.43:1
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 #FF4520 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: #FF4520;

Text Color

color: #FF4520;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF4520;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF452040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF4520;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF4520 0%, #a71c00 100%);

#FF4520 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF4520 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.