Psychology
Orange combines red's energy with yellow's optimism — friendly, enthusiastic, and approachable without the urgency of pure red. It encourages action without confrontation.
Meaning
Often tied to harvest, autumn, and craft. In branding it suggests affordability, creativity, and a slightly off-beat sensibility — Penguin, Nickelodeon, and Hermès all use distinct oranges to telegraph very different stories.
Applications
Strong as a hero color for food, fitness, and entertainment brands. Pairs well with deep blues for high contrast or with warm neutrals for an earthier palette.
Conversion
HEX
2B0A03
RGB
43, 10, 3
HSL
11, 87%, 9%
HSB
11, 93%, 17%
CMYK
0, 77, 93, 83
LAB
7, 17, 9
LCH
7, 19, 29
OKLCH
0.20, 0.06, 36
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 14, 5
HWB
11, 1%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
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