Color swatch image showing #FFA431 with RGB(255,164,49) values
Color swatch image showing #FFA431 with RGB(255,164,49) values

#FFA431 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA431 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA431 Color Information

#FFA431 RGB value is (255, 164, 49). The hex color red value is 255, green is 164, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 81 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA431 Color Meaning

Color #FFA431 signifies spiritual flame, sacred celebration, and cultural vibrancy. #FFA431 bright, orange-toned yellow is the color of the sacred spice and monastic robes in Buddhism, suggesting enlightenment, sacrifice, and joyous ritual. Psychologically, color #FFA431 stimulates idealism, devotion, and a sense of connection to sacred traditions and communal joy. #FFA431 culturally references Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies, Indian festivals, and the vibrant palette of South Asian art. Spiritually, #FFA431 color represents the fire of asceticism, the renunciation of illusion, and purity achieved through discipline, acting as a beacon for spiritual awakening and community.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA431 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
#FFA431
RGB
rgb(255, 164, 49)
HSL
hsl(33°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 81%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(33°, 81%, 100%)
XYZ
55.0698 48.0327 9.2745
Yxy
48.0327 0.4900 0.4274
Hunter Lab
69.3056 6.0672 8.7892
CIE-Lab
74.8455 25.2572 68.6322

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green164 / 255 (64%)
64%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA431 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

#FFA431 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 #FFA431 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.

#FFFFFF
#FFA431

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA431 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

#FFA431

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA431;

Text Color

color: #FFA431;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA431;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA43140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA431;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA431 0%, #b36200 100%);

#FFA431 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA431 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.