Color swatch image showing Tan 1 (#FFA54F) with RGB(255,165,79) values

Tan 1 (#FFA54F) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Tan 1 (#FFA54F) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Tan 1 (#FFA54F) Color Information

Tan 1 (#FFA54F) RGB value is (255, 165, 79). The hex color red value is 255, green is 165, and blue is 79. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 69 percent, 0 percent.

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Tan 1 (#FFA54F) Color Meaning

Tan 1 (#FFA54F) embodies vibrant warmth, optimism, and energized comfort. This vivid orange-brown shade radiates friendliness and dynamic balance. Psychologically, Tan 1 (#FFA54F) stimulates creativity and social interaction while providing subtle reassurance, combining the vitality of orange with the earthiness of brown. From a cultural perspective, Tan 1 (#FFA54F) draws attention without aggression. In Western art and design, it evokes autumnal richness and festive warmth, whereas Eastern symbolism often links it to positive transformation, vitality, and abundance. Fengshui interprets Tan 1 as a color that promotes lively energy and encourages supportive interpersonal connections. Spiritually, Tan 1 (#FFA54F) resonates with the Solar Plexus Chakra, heightening confidence, motivation, and purposeful action. Designers frequently use this vivid shade for accents, highlighting features in interiors, fashion, and branding. Its sunny, saturated tone conveys both groundedness and enthusiasm simultaneously.

Color Conversion

Convert Tan 1 (#FFA54F) 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
#FFA54F
RGB
rgb(255, 165, 79)
HSL
hsl(29°, 100%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 69%, 100%)
XYZ
56.1064 48.7348 13.8468
Yxy
48.7348 0.4727 0.4106
Hunter Lab
69.8103 6.3511 8.0697
CIE-Lab
75.2860 25.9575 56.8141

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green165 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue79 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Tan 1 (#FFA54F) 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

Tan 1 (#FFA54F) 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 Tan 1 (#FFA54F) 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
#FFA54F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA54F 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

Tan 1 (#FFA54F)

protanopia

#d8d764

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA54F;

Text Color

color: #FFA54F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA54F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA54F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA54F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA54F 0%, #c05d00 100%);

Tan 1 (#FFA54F) Color FAQs

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