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
FC2A02
RGB
252, 42, 2
HSL
10, 98%, 50%
HSB
10, 99%, 99%
CMYK
0, 83, 99, 1
LAB
55, 75, 69
LCH
55, 102, 43
OKLCH
0.64, 0.24, 32
XYZ
41, 22, 2
LUV
55, 166, 41
HWB
10, 1%, 1%
Pantone
172 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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