Color swatch image showing #FFA340 with RGB(255,163,64) values

#FFA340 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA340 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA340 Color Information

#FFA340 RGB value is (255, 163, 64). The hex color red value is 255, green is 163, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 75 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA340 Color Meaning

Color #FFA340 pulses with kinetic energy, playful urgency, and vitamin-rich vibrancy. Color #FFA340 sits between safety orange and tropical sunset—a hue engineered for visibility but softened by warmth. #FFA340’s not a natural carrot color; #FFA340’s the amplified version, optimized for screens, sportswear, and digital alerts that demand attention without aggression. From a perceptual angle, color #FFA340 triggers rapid recognition. Orange wavelengths are among the first the human eye detects, especially against blue backgrounds (a principle used in life vests and road signs). But #FFA340 specific tone avoids the harshness of construction orange by leaning into red-yellow balance—making #FFA340 feel energetic, not alarming. In youth and wellness branding, color #FFA340 conveys vitality without artificiality. #FFA340 references beta-carotene, immune health, and outdoor play—linking nutrition with joy. Apps for fitness, education, or mental health use #FFA340 to signal “active care”: not passive relaxation, but engaged well-being. #FFA340’s encouragement in chromatic form. Symbolically, color #FFA340 stands for accessible energy. #FFA340’s not elite athleticism—#FFA340’s the everyday bounce of a playground, the spark of a new idea. In UI design, #FFA340 works as a high-contrast action color that feels human, not robotic. #FFA340 says “go” without shouting.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA340 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
#FFA340
RGB
rgb(255, 163, 64)
HSL
hsl(31°, 100%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 75%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 75%, 100%)
XYZ
55.2626 47.8246 11.1689
Yxy
47.8246 0.4837 0.4186
Hunter Lab
69.1553 6.3052 8.3378
CIE-Lab
74.7141 26.3093 62.7812

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green163 / 255 (64%)
64%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA340 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

#FFA340 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 #FFA340 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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#FFA340

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA340 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

#FFA340

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA340;

Text Color

color: #FFA340;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA340;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA34040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA340;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA340 0%, #bb6100 100%);

#FFA340 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA340 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.