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#FFA057 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA057 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA057 Color Information

#FFA057 RGB value is (255, 160, 87). The hex color red value is 255, green is 160, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 66 percent, 0percent.

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#FFA057 Color Meaning

Color #FFA057 embodies vibrant warmth, optimism, and energized comfort. #FFA057 vivid orange-brown shade radiates friendliness and dynamic balance. Psychologically, color #FFA057 stimulates creativity and social interaction while providing subtle reassurance, combining the vitality of orange with the earthiness of brown. From a cultural perspective, color #FFA057 draws attention without aggression. In Western art and design, #FFA057 evokes autumnal richness and festive warmth, whereas Eastern symbolism often links #FFA057 to positive transformation, vitality, and abundance. Fengshui interprets #FFA057 as a color that promotes lively energy and encourages supportive interpersonal connections. Spiritually, color #FFA057 resonates with the Solar Plexus Chakra, heightening confidence, motivation, and purposeful action. Designers frequently use #FFA057 vivid shade for accents, highlighting features in interiors, fashion, and branding. Its sunny, saturated tone conveys both groundedness and enthusiasm simultaneously.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA057 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
#FFA057
RGB
rgb(255, 160, 87)
HSL
hsl(26°, 100%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 66%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 66%, 100%)
XYZ
55.5311 47.0897 15.1792
Yxy
47.0897 0.4714 0.3997
Hunter Lab
68.6219 6.8735 7.3005
CIE-Lab
74.2471 28.9970 51.8950

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA057 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

#FFA057 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 #FFA057 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+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA057 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA057;

Text Color

color: #FFA057;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA057;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA05740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA057;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA057 0%, #c65600 100%);

#FFA057 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA057 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.