Orange color · XKCD survey name
Faded Orange Color Code: #F0944D
The HEX code for Faded Orange is #F0944D. It is a medium-light, vivid orange color made of 240 red, 148 green and 77 blue (HSL 26°, 84%, 62%). Black text reads best on it (9.04:1 contrast).
Faded Orange color values
#F0944D
rgb(240, 148, 77)
hsl(26, 84%, 62%)
26, 68%, 94%
hwb(26 30% 6%)
0%, 38%, 68%, 6%
15766605
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Faded Orange?
“Faded Orange” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 26° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 84% saturation (vivid) and 62% lightness (medium-light). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other orange colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 68% of them and more saturated than 7% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.402, which makes it a light color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Faded Orange counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 62% and its relative luminance is 0.402. Black text reads best on it (9.04:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Faded Orange
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 2.32:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 9.04:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Faded Orange
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Faded Orange
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Faded Orange
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (9.04:1 contrast with black)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Autumn and food-related designs
- Illustration and icon accents
- Warnings and attention highlights
- Energetic call-to-action buttons
Use Faded Orange in CSS
:root {
--color-faded-orange: #F0944D;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-faded-orange);
background-color: #F0944D;
border: 2px solid #F0944D;
}Questions about Faded Orange
What is the HEX code for Faded Orange?
Faded Orange is #F0944D.
What is the RGB value of Faded Orange?
The RGB value of Faded Orange is 240, 148, 77: 240 red, 148 green and 77 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(240, 148, 77) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Faded Orange?
The HSL value of Faded Orange is 26°, 84%, 62% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(26, 84%, 62%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Faded Orange?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 38%, Y 68%, K 6%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Faded Orange a light or dark color?
Faded Orange counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 62% and its relative luminance is 0.402. Black text reads best on it (9.04:1 contrast).
How does Faded Orange look with white text?
White text on Faded Orange has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Faded Orange look with black text?
Black text on Faded Orange has a contrast ratio of 9.04:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Faded Orange?
Carolina Blue is its complementary color, and Coral Pink sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Faded Orange be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (9.04:1 contrast with black); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; autumn and food-related designs.
How do I use Faded Orange in CSS?
Use color: #F0944D; for text, background-color: #F0944D; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-faded-orange: #F0944D; and reuse it with var(--color-faded-orange).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.