Color swatch image showing #FFB34A with RGB(255,179,74) values

#FFB34A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFB34A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFB34A Color Information

#FFB34A RGB value is (255, 179, 74). The hex color red value is 255, green is 179, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 71 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFB34A Color Meaning

Color #FFB34A evokes gentle warmth, approachable energy, and creative comfort. #FFB34A soft, peachy orange suggests a sunset glow, ripe apricots, or the cozy light of a table lamp. Psychologically, color #FFB34A is inviting and uplifting without being overpowering, stimulating sociability, creativity, and a sense of optimistic warmth. #FFB34A fosters feelings of encouragement and wholesome vitality, making #FFB34A an excellent hue for spaces designed for collaboration, casual conversation, or creative work. #FFB34A color blends the energy of orange with a comforting, human-centric softness. Culturally, color #FFB34A is found in mid-century modern design, contemporary lifestyle branding, and educational settings for young children. Symbolically, #FFB34A represents friendly innovation, nourishing creativity, and enthusiasm that is sustainable and kind. Therefore, color #FFB34A acts as a visual catalyst for positive interaction and idea generation, providing an energizing backdrop that feels safe, inviting, and mentally stimulating.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFB34A 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
#FFB34A
RGB
rgb(255, 179, 74)
HSL
hsl(35°, 100%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 71%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(35°, 71%, 100%)
XYZ
58.5961 53.9946 13.8122
Yxy
53.9946 0.4636 0.4272
Hunter Lab
73.4810 4.9706 9.7419
CIE-Lab
78.4586 18.3972 62.3677

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFB34A 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

#FFB34A 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 #FFB34A 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
#FFB34A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFB34A 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

#FFB34A

protanopia

#dedd63

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFB34A;

Text Color

color: #FFB34A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFB34A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFB34A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFB34A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB34A 0%, #c07000 100%);

#FFB34A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFB34A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.