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
FC7808
RGB
252, 120, 8
HSL
28, 98%, 51%
HSB
28, 97%, 99%
CMYK
0, 52, 97, 1
LAB
66, 48, 72
LCH
66, 87, 56
OKLCH
0.72, 0.19, 50
XYZ
47, 34, 4
LUV
66, 111, 59
HWB
28, 3%, 1%
Pantone
163 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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