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
DC2C05
RGB
220, 44, 5
HSL
11, 96%, 44%
HSB
11, 98%, 86%
CMYK
0, 80, 98, 14
LAB
49, 66, 62
LCH
49, 90, 43
OKLCH
0.58, 0.21, 32
XYZ
30, 17, 2
LUV
49, 141, 37
HWB
11, 2%, 14%
Pantone
1665 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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