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
DC2000
RGB
220, 32, 0
HSL
9, 100%, 43%
HSB
9, 100%, 86%
CMYK
0, 85, 100, 14
LAB
48, 69, 63
LCH
48, 93, 42
OKLCH
0.57, 0.22, 31
XYZ
30, 16, 2
LUV
48, 146, 36
HWB
9, 0%, 14%
Pantone
1665 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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