#FF9F1D Color Meaning and Information

#FF9F1D Color Information

#FF9F1D RGB value is (255, 159, 29). The hex color red value is 255, green is 159, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 89 percent, 0percent.

#FF9F1D

rgb(255, 159, 29)

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#FF9F1D Color Meaning

Color #FF9F1D signifies cheerful vitality, radiant energy, and approachable warmth. Its bright orange tone evokes sunlight, autumn leaves, and dynamic vibrancy. Color #FF9F1D encourages lively engagement, enthusiastic focus, and active presence. In design, color #FF9F1D pairs well with neutrals, blues, or complementary warm tones, adding warmth and energy. #FF9F1D embodies brightness, vitality, and cheerful prominence. #FF9F1D color promotes lively observation, dynamic attention, and visual warmth.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF9F1D 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

#FF9F1D

RGB

rgb(255, 159, 29)

HSL

hsl(35°, 100%, 56%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 38%, 89%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(35°, 89%, 100%)

XYZ

53.8599 46.1450 7.2305

Yxy

46.1450 0.5023 0.4303

Hunter Lab

67.9301 6.3158 8.6125

CIE-Lab

73.6395 27.3802 73.5605

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green159 / 255 (62%)

62%

Blue29 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Yellow89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF9F1D 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

#FF9F1D 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 #FF9F1D 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FF9F1D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.05:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.05:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.05:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF9F1D 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

#FF9F1D

protanopia

#d5d53c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF9F1D;

Text Color

color: #FF9F1D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF9F1D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF9F1D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF9F1D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9F1D 0%, #a76200 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FF9F1D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.