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
EF2B06
RGB
239, 43, 6
HSL
10, 95%, 48%
HSB
10, 97%, 94%
CMYK
0, 82, 97, 6
LAB
53, 72, 65
LCH
53, 97, 42
OKLCH
0.61, 0.23, 32
XYZ
36, 20, 2
LUV
53, 155, 39
HWB
10, 2%, 6%
Pantone
1665 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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