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
EE6500
RGB
238, 101, 0
HSL
25, 100%, 47%
HSB
25, 100%, 93%
CMYK
0, 58, 100, 7
LAB
60, 51, 69
LCH
60, 86, 53
OKLCH
0.67, 0.19, 46
XYZ
40, 27, 3
LUV
60, 116, 53
HWB
25, 0%, 7%
Pantone
Orange 021 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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