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
FC2801
RGB
252, 40, 1
HSL
9, 99%, 50%
HSB
9, 100%, 99%
CMYK
0, 84, 100, 1
LAB
55, 76, 69
LCH
55, 103, 43
OKLCH
0.63, 0.24, 31
XYZ
41, 22, 2
LUV
55, 167, 41
HWB
9, 0%, 1%
Pantone
172 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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