Orange Colors

Everything you need to know about orange colors to inspire your next design.

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Hex

#FF8C00

RGB

255,140,0

HSB

33,100%,100%

HSL

33,100%,50%
Orange Presets

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#FF8C00
#FF4500
#FF7F50
#FFA500
#ED9121

What are Orange Colors?

Orange is a vibrant secondary color that sits between red and yellow on the color wheel. It's a warm, energetic color that combines the passion of red with the cheerfulness of yellow. Orange is often associated with enthusiasm, creativity, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation.

Dark Orange

#FF8C00

Orange Colors on Digital Screens

Orange colors are defined by the following color codes and values to ensure consistency across various digital platforms and devices:

  • Dark Orange: #FF8C00 (RGB: 255, 140, 0)
  • Orange Red: #FF4500 (RGB: 255, 69, 0)
  • Coral: #FF7F50 (RGB: 255, 127, 80)
  • Orange: #FFA500 (RGB: 255, 165, 0)
  • Carrot: #ED9121 (RGB: 237, 145, 33)
  • Pumpkin: #FF7518 (RGB: 255, 117, 24)

Using Orange Colors in UI Design

Orange is a powerful color that can add energy and warmth to your designs. Here are some tips for using orange effectively:

  • Use orange for call-to-action buttons to draw attention and encourage clicks
  • Lighter oranges create a sense of friendliness and accessibility, making them good for community or social applications
  • Darker oranges convey warmth and autumn feelings, suitable for seasonal or food-related designs
  • Orange works well as an accent color to add energy to otherwise neutral designs
  • Combine different shades of orange for a warm, vibrant color scheme
  • Be careful with orange text as it can be difficult to read, especially on light backgrounds

Colors That Complement Orange

Blue
Dark Green
Dark Gray
Blue Violet

Orange Color Symbolism

Orange is rich in symbolism across different cultures and contexts. It's often associated with:

Energy and enthusiasm, making it perfect for brands that want to appear lively and exciting. Creativity and adventure, popular in artistic and travel-related designs. Warmth and comfort, conveying a sense of coziness and hospitality. Affordability and accessibility, often used by brands that want to appear friendly and approachable. Autumn and harvest, strongly connected to seasonal themes and food.

Historical Significance

Historically, orange has been a significant color in many cultures. In Eastern cultures, orange is associated with spirituality and transformation. In Western cultures, it has been associated with harvest and autumn. The color gets its name from the fruit, which was introduced to Europe in the 16th century. In modern times, orange has become a popular color in branding and design, used to create a sense of energy, enthusiasm, and affordability.

Orange Color Variants

Color Name Hex Code RGB
Dark Orange #FF8C00 rgb(255, 140, 0)
Orange Red #FF4500 rgb(255, 69, 0)
Coral #FF7F50 rgb(255, 127, 80)
Orange #FFA500 rgb(255, 165, 0)
Carrot #ED9121 rgb(237, 145, 33)
Pumpkin #FF7518 rgb(255, 117, 24)