Orange is a medium, vivid shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFA500, which equals rgb(255, 165, 0) in RGB and hsl(39, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M35 Y100 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFA500 - RGB
255, 165, 0 - HSL
39°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
0, 35, 100, 0 - Family
Orange - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Orange
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.63:1. Its complementary color is #0059FF.
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Orange color codes
| HEX | #FFA500 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 165, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(39, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 39°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 35%, 100%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16753920 |
Shades and tints of Orange
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFF0D5 - 100
#FFE1AA - 200
#FFD280 - 300
#FFC355 - 400
#FFB42B - 500
#FFA500 - 600
#D58A00 - 700
#AA6E00 - 800
#805300 - 900
#553700 - 950
#2B1C00
Color harmonies for Orange
- Complementary
#0059FF≈ Pure Cornflower - Analogous −30°
#FF2600≈ Scarlet - Analogous +30°
#D9FF00≈ Citron - Triadic +120°
#00FFA6≈ Pure Seafoam - Triadic +240°
#A600FF≈ Pure Amethyst - Split 150°
#00D9FF≈ Pure Lagoon - Split 210°
#2600FF≈ Pure Ultramarine
Contrast and accessibility of Orange
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Orange | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Orange | Aa | 10.63:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Orange
background-color: #FFA500;color: #FFA500;background-color: rgb(255, 165, 0);background-color: hsl(39, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-orange: #FFA500; }class="bg-[#FFA500]"Colors similar to Orange
- Pure Tangerine
#FF9900 - Pure Amber
#FFB200 - Dark Orange
#FF8C00 - Amber
#FFBF00 - Bright Amber
#E6A819 - Medium Light Tangerine
#FFA929 - Marigold
#EAA221 - Bright Tangerine
#E69419 - Medium Light Orange
#FF9429 - Tangerine
#F28500 - Medium Dark Marigold
#D6AB00 - Bright Marigold
#E6BD19
More orange shades
- Coral
#FF7F50 - Dark Orange
#FF8C00 - Peach Puff
#FFDAB9 - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Bisque
#FFE4C4 - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Dark Salmon
#E9967A - Goldenrod
#DAA520 - Light Salmon
#FFA07A - Linen
#FAF0E6 - Moccasin
#FFE4B5
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Orange?
The HEX code for Orange is #FFA500.
What is the RGB value of Orange?
Orange has an RGB value of 255, 165, 0 (rgb(255, 165, 0)). In HSL it is 39°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Orange?
Use black text on Orange. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 and black text has 10.63:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Orange?
The complementary color of Orange is #0059FF. Analogous colors #FF2600 and #D9FF00 also pair well.