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#FF5900 Color — #FF5900

Complete color reference for #FF5900: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FF5900
RGBrgb(255, 89, 0)
HSLhsl(21, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(21, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:65% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Color#FF5900
Decimal16734464
Luminance0.284

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FF5900 on White
Ratio: 3.14:1 — AA Large
#FF5900 on Black
Ratio: 6.68:1 — AA
White on #FF5900
Ratio: 3.14:1 — AA Large
Black on #FF5900
Ratio: 6.68:1 — AA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFF7F2
100#FFE6D9
200#FFCDB3
300#FFB48C
400#FF9359
500#FF5900
600#CC4700
700#993500
800#662400
900#401600

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 #FF5900?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 89, 0). The red channel is 255, green is 89, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FF5900?

The HSL value is hsl(21, 100%, 50%). Hue is 21°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #FF5900 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FF5900 achieves a 3.14:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 6.68:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FF5900?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FF5900 is #00A6FF.