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
FF2F03
RGB
255, 47, 3
HSL
10, 100%, 51%
HSB
10, 99%, 100%
CMYK
0, 82, 99, 0
LAB
56, 75, 70
LCH
56, 102, 43
OKLCH
0.64, 0.24, 32
XYZ
42, 23, 2
LUV
56, 166, 42
HWB
10, 1%, 0%
Pantone
172 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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