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#FF4000 Color — #FF4000

Complete color reference for #FF4000: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FF4000
RGBrgb(255, 64, 0)
HSLhsl(15, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(15, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:75% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Color#FF4000
Decimal16728064
Luminance0.2493

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FF4000 on White
Ratio: 3.51:1 — AA Large
#FF4000 on Black
Ratio: 5.99:1 — AA
White on #FF4000
Ratio: 3.51:1 — AA Large
Black on #FF4000
Ratio: 5.99:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFF5F2
100#FFE2D9
200#FFC6B3
300#FFA98C
400#FF8359
500#FF4000
600#CC3300
700#992600
800#661A00
900#401000

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #FF4000?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 64, 0). The red channel is 255, green is 64, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FF4000?

The HSL value is hsl(15, 100%, 50%). Hue is 15°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #FF4000 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FF4000 achieves a 3.51:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.99:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FF4000?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FF4000 is #00BFFF.