Color swatch image showing #FFA55B with RGB(255,165,91) values
Color swatch image showing #FFA55B with RGB(255,165,91) values

#FFA55B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFA55B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFA55B Color Information

#FFA55B RGB value is (255, 165, 91). The hex color red value is 255, green is 165, and blue is 91. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 64 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFA55B Color Meaning

Color #FFA55B communicates warmth, generosity, and grounded optimism. #FFA55B orange carries golden undertones that feel welcoming rather than aggressive. #FFA55B resembles sunlight filtered through dust or stone. In psychology, color #FFA55B encourages social connection and creative confidence. #FFA55B stimulates conversation and reduces emotional rigidity. Because #FFA55B feels friendly yet mature, #FFA55B suits collaborative and community centered settings. Culturally, color #FFA55B reflects spice markets, handcrafted goods, and earthy luxury. On a spiritual level, #FFA55B represents balanced desire, physical vitality, and appreciation for present moment abundance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFA55B 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
#FFA55B
RGB
rgb(255, 165, 91)
HSL
hsl(27°, 100%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 64%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(27°, 64%, 100%)
XYZ
56.5835 48.9256 16.3588
Yxy
48.9256 0.4643 0.4015
Hunter Lab
69.9468 6.5558 7.6104
CIE-Lab
75.4050 26.6301 51.2718

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green165 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue91 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFA55B 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

#FFA55B 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 #FFA55B 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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#FFA55B

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 #FFA55B 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

#FFA55B

protanopia

#d8d76d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA55B;

Text Color

color: #FFA55B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA55B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA55B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA55B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA55B 0%, #c95a00 100%);

#FFA55B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFA55B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.