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Orange Red Color Code: #FF4500
Orange Red is a medium, vivid orange color with the hexadecimal value #FF4500. In RGB it is 255, 69, 0 and in HSL it is 16°, 100%, 50%. Black text reads best on it (6.10:1 contrast).
Orange Red color values
#FF4500
rgb(255, 69, 0)
hsl(16, 100%, 50%)
16, 100%, 100%
hwb(16 0% 0%)
0%, 73%, 100%, 0%
16729344
orangered
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Orange Red?
Orange Red is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “orangered”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 16° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 50% lightness (medium). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other red colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 60% of them and more saturated than 67% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.255, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Orange Red counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.255. Black text reads best on it (6.10:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Orange Red
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.44:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 6.10:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Orange Red
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 Orange Red
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Orange Red
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.10:1 contrast with black)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Sale banners and urgent call-to-action buttons
- Food, sport and event branding
- Poster and packaging accents
Orange Red appears in these curated palettes: Sunset (Red Color Palettes), Sunset Gradient (Vibrant Color Palettes).
Use Orange Red in CSS
:root {
--color-orange-red: #FF4500;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-orange-red);
background-color: #FF4500;
border: 2px solid #FF4500;
}Questions about Orange Red
What is the HEX code for Orange Red?
Orange Red is #FF4500.
What is the RGB value of Orange Red?
The RGB value of Orange Red is 255, 69, 0: 255 red, 69 green and 0 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(255, 69, 0) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Orange Red?
The HSL value of Orange Red is 16°, 100%, 50% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(16, 100%, 50%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Orange Red?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 73%, Y 100%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Orange Red a light or dark color?
Orange Red counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.255. Black text reads best on it (6.10:1 contrast).
How does Orange Red look with white text?
White text on Orange Red has a contrast ratio of 3.44:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Orange Red look with black text?
Black text on Orange Red has a contrast ratio of 6.10:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Orange Red?
Deep Sky Blue is its complementary color, and Neon Red sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Orange Red be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.10:1 contrast with black); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Orange Red in CSS?
Use color: #FF4500; for text, background-color: #FF4500; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-orange-red: #FF4500; and reuse it with var(--color-orange-red).
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