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#FF8C0E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF8C0E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF8C0E Color Information

#FF8C0E RGB value is (255, 140, 14). The hex color red value is 255, green is 140, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 95 percent, 0percent.

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#FF8C0E Color Meaning

Color #FF8C0E signifies concentrated energy, autumnal fire, and urgent warmth. #FF8C0E bold, lower-saturation orange, identical to Dark Orange, sits between a vibrant sunset and a glowing coal. Psychologically, color #FF8C0E stimulates enthusiasm, appetites, and a focused, approachable excitement that feels more substantial than pure bright orange. #FF8C0E culturally references safety vests, Halloween, and the changing leaves of fall. Spiritually, #FF8C0E color represents creative fire with purpose, the joy of tangible results, and a vibrant call to action, embodying a motivating and harvest-ready energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF8C0E 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
#FF8C0E
RGB
rgb(255, 140, 14)
HSL
hsl(31°, 100%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 95%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 95%, 100%)
XYZ
50.6973 40.0479 5.4734
Yxy
40.0479 0.5269 0.4162
Hunter Lab
63.2834 7.4326 7.1128
CIE-Lab
69.5036 36.9450 73.6075

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green140 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF8C0E 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

#FF8C0E 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 #FF8C0E 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+)

2.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF8C0E 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

#FF8C0E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF8C0E;

Text Color

color: #FF8C0E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF8C0E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF8C0E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF8C0E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8C0E 0%, #9f5200 100%);

#FF8C0E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF8C0E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.