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
FA6000
RGB
250, 96, 0
HSL
23, 100%, 49%
HSB
23, 100%, 98%
CMYK
0, 62, 100, 2
LAB
61, 58, 71
LCH
61, 92, 51
OKLCH
0.68, 0.20, 42
XYZ
44, 29, 3
LUV
61, 130, 52
HWB
23, 0%, 2%
Pantone
Orange 021 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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