Tiger Orange (#f28500) Color Meaning, Values and Psychology

Tiger Orange (#f28500) Color Information

Tiger Orange (#f28500) RGB value is (242, 133, 0). The hex color red value is 242, green is 133, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 47%, while the CMYK process values are 0%, 45%, 100%, and 5%.

Colors that pair well with Tiger Orange (#f28500) include Luminous Red (#F80000), Titanium Yellow (#EEE600), and Bright Turquoise (#08E8DE), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Guppie Green (#00FF7F), Ultra Violet (#8000FF), and Brandeis Blue (#0070FF) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Tiger Orange color swatch with hex value #F28500 and RGB value (242,133,0)

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Tiger Orange (#f28500) Color Meaning

Tiger Orange (#F28500) sits within bright, medium oranges with strong red undertones. It mirrors feline fur, ripe citrus, and fiery sunsets. The shade feels vibrant, dynamic, and commanding. Tiger Orange (#F28500) carries bold energy with natural warmth. Symbolically, Tiger Orange (#F28500) represents courage, vitality, and assertive creativity. It signals energy, determination, and attention. In color psychology, vivid orange-reds stimulate confidence, social engagement, and inspiration. Tiger Orange (#F28500) feels adventurous and lively. Culturally, tiger-like oranges appear in textiles, branding, and sports imagery. They symbolize power, agility, and visibility. In modern design, Tiger Orange (#F28500) energizes compositions, creating striking visual focus. The color feels daring, confident, and full of life.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Tiger Orange (#f28500) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX

#f28500

RGB

rgb(242, 133, 0)

HSL

hsl(33°, 100%, 47%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 45%, 100%, 5%)

HSV

hsv(33°, 100%, 95%)

XYZ

45.0055 35.6523 4.5095

Yxy

35.6523 0.5284 0.4186

Hunter Lab

59.7095 6.1725 6.0384

CIE-Lab

66.2534 35.1732 72.6192

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Tiger Orange (#f28500) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red242 / 255 (95%)

95%

Green133 / 255 (52%)

52%

Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Yellow100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

A full range of Tiger Orange (#f28500) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Tiger Orange (#f28500) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

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 Complementary

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Tiger Orange (#f28500) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#f28500

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

2.58:1

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Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Tiger Orange (#f28500) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.