Color swatch image showing #FF5F0A with RGB(255,95,10) values

#FF5F0A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF5F0A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF5F0A Color Information

#FF5F0A RGB value is (255, 95, 10). The hex color red value is 255, green is 95, and blue is 10. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 96 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF5F0A Color Meaning

Color #FF5F0A embodies dynamic energy, enthusiasm, and stimulating creativity. #FF5F0A bright orange encourages activity, motivation, and social engagement. Psychologically, color #FF5F0A promotes optimism, decisiveness, and adventurous thinking. Culturally, color #FF5F0A is linked with celebration, vitality, and joy in both Western and Eastern traditions. In Fengshui, #FF5F0A is used to energize spaces, activate social interaction areas, and boost personal energy. Spiritually, color #FF5F0A resonates with the Sacral chakra, supporting creativity, passion, and emotional vitality. Its #FF5F0A character is ideal for art, design, fashion, and interiors where attention, energy, and warmth are desired.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF5F0A 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
#FF5F0A
RGB
rgb(255, 95, 10)
HSL
hsl(21°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
45.3870 29.4663 3.5826
Yxy
29.4663 0.5787 0.3757
Hunter Lab
54.2829 8.7713 4.5602
CIE-Lab
61.1910 58.0920 69.0002

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green95 / 255 (37%)
37%
Blue10 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF5F0A 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

#FF5F0A 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 #FF5F0A 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+)

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF5F0A 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

#FF5F0A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF5F0A;

Text Color

color: #FF5F0A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF5F0A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF5F0A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF5F0A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5F0A 0%, #9c3700 100%);

#FF5F0A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF5F0A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.