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#FF4400 Color — #FF4400

Complete color reference for #FF4400: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FF4400
RGBrgb(255, 68, 0)
HSLhsl(16, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(16, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:73% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Color#FF4400
Decimal16729088
Luminance0.2539

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FF4400 on White
Ratio: 3.45:1 — AA Large
#FF4400 on Black
Ratio: 6.08:1 — AA
White on #FF4400
Ratio: 3.45:1 — AA Large
Black on #FF4400
Ratio: 6.08:1 — AA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFF6F2
100#FFE3D9
200#FFC7B3
300#FFAB8C
400#FF8559
500#FF4400
600#CC3600
700#992900
800#661B00
900#401100

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 #FF4400?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 68, 0). The red channel is 255, green is 68, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FF4400?

The HSL value is hsl(16, 100%, 50%). Hue is 16°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #FF4400 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FF4400 achieves a 3.45:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 6.08:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FF4400?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FF4400 is #00BBFF.