Safety Orange (#ff7800) Color Meaning, Codes and Information

A complete guide to Safety Orange (#ff7800) covering color values, harmonies, shades, meaning, and practical uses across design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Safety Orange (#ff7800) Color Information

Safety Orange (#ff7800) RGB value is (255, 120, 0). The hex color red value is 255, green is 120, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 28°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 50%, while the CMYK process values are 0%, 53%, 100%, and 0%.

Colors that pair well with Safety Orange (#ff7800) include Luminous (#FE0000), Lemon (#FFF700), and Cyan (#00FFFF), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Guppie Green (#00FF7F), Violet (Color Wheel) (#7F00FF), and Azure Blue (#007FFF) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Safety Orange color swatch with hex value #FF7800 and RGB value (255,120,0)
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Safety Orange (#ff7800) Color Meaning

Safety Orange belongs to the vivid orange family with strong red energy. Safety Orange (#FF7800) feels urgent and visible. The shade demands attention. Safety Orange (#FF7800) resists subtlety. Orange tones often symbolize action and alertness. Safety Orange (#FF7800) heightens awareness through brightness. In color psychology, intense orange triggers rapid recognition and response. Safety Orange (#FF7800) feels immediate. Historically, safety orange became standard in construction and emergency design. Safety Orange (#FF7800) reduced accidents through visibility. In spiritual symbolism, bright orange connects to survival and readiness. Safety Orange (#FF7800) carries protective intent.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Safety Orange (#ff7800) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX
#ff7800
RGB
rgb(255, 120, 0)
HSL
hsl(28°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 53%, 100%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(28°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
47.9565 34.6929 4.1688
Yxy
34.6929 0.5524 0.3996
Hunter Lab
58.9007 8.2042 5.8344
CIE-Lab
65.5089 46.7203 73.1241

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Safety Orange (#ff7800) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

A full range of Safety Orange (#ff7800) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Safety Orange (#ff7800) 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 Safety Orange (#ff7800) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

#FFFFFF
#ff7800

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Safety Orange (#ff7800) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.

Normal Vision

Safety Orange (#ff7800)

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ff7800;

Text Color

color: #ff7800;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ff7800;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ff780040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ff7800;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7800 0%, #974600 100%);

Seamless Patterns

High-resolution seamless patterns featuring Safety Orange (#ff7800) provide ready-to-use backgrounds, wallpapers, and print designs for any project.

Diagonal Stripes
Polka Dots
Chevron
Diamond Grid
Hexagon
Waves
Crosshatch
Zigzag
Brick Wall
Triangles
Circles Grid
Herringbone

Icons

A collection of popular icons in Safety Orange (#ff7800) offers ready-to-use visuals for interfaces, designs, and creative projects.

Real-World Applications

Real-world mockups of Safety Orange (#ff7800) showcase its versatility across fashion, interiors, branding, and product packaging.

Fashion
Colored T-Shirt
Fashion
Baseball Cap
Interior
Living Room
Exterior
Office Complex
BRAND
Brands
Aluminum Can
Vehicle
Glossy Sportscar
Brands
Shopping Bag
Interior
Matte Wall
Brands
Flagship Phone

Useful Color Tools

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Safety Orange (#ff7800) Color FAQs

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