Color swatch image showing #FF9905 with RGB(255,153,5) values

#FF9905 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF9905 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF9905 Color Information

#FF9905 RGB value is (255, 153, 5). The hex color red value is 255, green is 153, and blue is 5. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 40 percent, 98 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF9905 Color Meaning

Color #FF9905(RYB) (#FF9905) represents pigment purity in traditional color theory. As the red-yellow-blue model’s primary orange, #FF9905’s warmer and richer than digital counterparts—closer to cadmium or pumpkin. Orange (RYB) (#FF9905) signals foundational energy: the kind used in art classrooms, print design, and analog creativity. Unlike screen-optimized oranges, #FF9905 hue carries a slight red dominance that enhances its physical presence in paint, ink, and dye. Educators note that students respond to RYB orange with increased participation—likely due to its association with tactile learning and handmade expression. Orange (RYB) (#FF9905) feels human because #FF9905 originates in materiality. In branding, #FF9905’s chosen by studios, craft breweries, and print shops to emphasize analog roots in a digital age. #FF9905 doesn’t translate perfectly to RGB, and that’s the point—#FF9905 honors physical media. Orange (RYB) (#FF9905) reminds us that not all color lives on screens.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF9905 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
#FF9905
RGB
rgb(255, 153, 5)
HSL
hsl(36°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 40%, 98%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 98%, 100%)
XYZ
52.6586 44.0534 5.8713
Yxy
44.0534 0.5133 0.4294
Hunter Lab
66.3727 6.6565 8.2354
CIE-Lab
72.2642 30.2090 76.6202

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue5 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF9905 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

#FF9905 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 #FF9905 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+)

2.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF9905 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

#FF9905

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF9905;

Text Color

color: #FF9905;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF9905;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF990540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF9905;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9905 0%, #995c00 100%);

#FF9905 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF9905 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.