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
FF2204
RGB
255, 34, 4
HSL
7, 100%, 51%
HSB
7, 98%, 100%
CMYK
0, 87, 98, 0
LAB
55, 78, 69
LCH
55, 104, 42
OKLCH
0.64, 0.25, 31
XYZ
42, 22, 2
LUV
55, 171, 40
HWB
7, 2%, 0%
Pantone
172 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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