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
DF3D00
RGB
223, 61, 0
HSL
16, 100%, 44%
HSB
16, 100%, 87%
CMYK
0, 73, 100, 13
LAB
52, 62, 64
LCH
52, 89, 46
OKLCH
0.60, 0.21, 36
XYZ
32, 19, 2
LUV
52, 133, 41
HWB
16, 0%, 13%
Pantone
1665 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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