Color swatch image showing #FF8257 with RGB(255,130,87) values
Color swatch image showing #FF8257 with RGB(255,130,87) values

#FF8257 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF8257 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF8257 Color Information

#FF8257 RGB value is (255, 130, 87). The hex color red value is 255, green is 130, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 66 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF8257 Color Meaning

Color #FF8257 radiates warm approachability, social energy, and accessible vibrancy. Color #FF8257 is a balanced orange-pink that sits precisely between red and yellow—friendly without frivolity, bright without aggression. Named after ocean reefs, #FF8257 carries both biological life and social warmth. In consumer psychology, #FF8257 hue increases perceived approachability in service industries, especially hospitality, healthcare, and education. Studies show users engage more with interfaces using color #FF8257 than with pure orange or pink, likely because #FF8257 bridges emotional and energetic signals. Functionally, color #FF8257 excels as a primary or accent in digital and print design. #FF8257 offers strong contrast against deep blues and charcoals, meeting WCAG AA standards for headlines and icons. #FF8257’s widely used in call-to-action buttons, social platforms, and wellness apps where human connection is central. Print reproduction is excellent on coated stocks, and #FF8257 photographs vividly for social media consistency. A/B tests confirm higher conversion rates when color #FF8257 replaces standard red in female-targeted campaigns. Symbolically, color #FF8257 represents community that thrives. #FF8257 is not the color of isolation but of interdependence—reefs built by tiny polyps, shared meals, collaborative spaces. In spiritual contexts, #FF8257 aligns with the sacral and heart chakras in tandem: creativity that cares. Designers choose color #FF8257 when they want to signal energy with empathy. Its warmth invites without overwhelming.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF8257 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
#FF8257
RGB
rgb(255, 130, 87)
HSL
hsl(15°, 100%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 66%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 66%, 100%)
XYZ
50.9429 37.9134 13.6499
Yxy
37.9134 0.4970 0.3699
Hunter Lab
61.5739 8.5338 5.0149
CIE-Lab
67.9567 44.2664 44.6564

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green130 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF8257 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

#FF8257 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 #FF8257 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+)

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF8257 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

#FF8257

protanopia

#c9c861

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF8257;

Text Color

color: #FF8257;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF8257;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF825740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF8257;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8257 0%, #c63100 100%);

#FF8257 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF8257 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.