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
500A09
RGB
80, 10, 9
HSL
1, 80%, 17%
HSB
1, 89%, 31%
CMYK
0, 88, 89, 69
LAB
16, 32, 21
LCH
16, 38, 33
OKLCH
0.28, 0.10, 27
XYZ
3, 2, 0
LUV
16, 43, 9
HWB
1, 4%, 69%
Pantone
208 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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