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
DC1100
RGB
220, 17, 0
HSL
5, 100%, 43%
HSB
5, 100%, 86%
CMYK
0, 92, 100, 14
LAB
47, 71, 63
LCH
47, 95, 41
OKLCH
0.57, 0.23, 30
XYZ
30, 16, 1
LUV
47, 151, 34
HWB
5, 0%, 14%
Pantone
1665 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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