Color swatch image showing #FF6335 with RGB(255,99,53) values
Color swatch image showing #FF6335 with RGB(255,99,53) values

#FF6335 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF6335 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF6335 Color Information

#FF6335 RGB value is (255, 99, 53). The hex color red value is 255, green is 99, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 61 percent, 79 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF6335 Color Meaning

Color #FF6335 projects urgent vitality, friendly warning, and energetic civic pride. #FF6335 bright, reddish-orange is bold and impossible to ignore, named for the city and evoking construction signage, athletic energy, and autumnal alertness. Psychologically, color #FF6335 is stimulating and imperative, promoting immediate awareness, dynamic activity, and a sense of confident, forward motion. #FF6335 sits at the intersection of "caution" and "enthusiasm," making #FF6335 effective for safety and celebration alike. #FF6335 color is a call to action in its most vibrant form. Culturally, color #FF6335 is tied to the identity of Portland, Oregon, and is widely used in road safety and high-visibility gear globally. Symbolically, #FF6335 represents visibility, community spirit, and a pragmatic, no-nonsense kind of energy. Therefore, color #FF6335 acts as a functional and symbolic color, serving both to protect and to unite, embodying a blend of utilitarian purpose and proud, local character.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF6335 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
#FF6335
RGB
rgb(255, 99, 53)
HSL
hsl(14°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 61%, 79%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 79%, 100%)
XYZ
46.3444 30.4407 6.8012
Yxy
30.4407 0.5544 0.3642
Hunter Lab
55.1731 8.9312 4.2841
CIE-Lab
62.0326 57.1932 55.1845

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green99 / 255 (39%)
39%
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF6335 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

#FF6335 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 #FF6335 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
#FF6335

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF6335 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

#FF6335

protanopia

#bbba40

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF6335;

Text Color

color: #FF6335;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF6335;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF633540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF6335;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6335 0%, #b32a00 100%);

#FF6335 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF6335 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.