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
DF2A08
RGB
223, 42, 8
HSL
9, 93%, 45%
HSB
9, 96%, 87%
CMYK
0, 81, 96, 13
LAB
50, 67, 61
LCH
50, 91, 42
OKLCH
0.58, 0.22, 32
XYZ
31, 17, 2
LUV
50, 144, 37
HWB
9, 3%, 13%
Pantone
1665 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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