Orange color · XKCD survey name
Pumpkin Color Code: #E17701
Pumpkin is a medium-dark, vivid orange color with the hexadecimal value #E17701. In RGB it is 225, 119, 1 and in HSL it is 32°, 99%, 44%. Black text reads best on it (6.84:1 contrast).
Pumpkin color values
#E17701
rgb(225, 119, 1)
hsl(32, 99%, 44%)
32, 100%, 88%
hwb(32 0% 12%)
0%, 47%, 100%, 12%
14776065
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Pumpkin?
“Pumpkin” 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 32° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 99% saturation (vivid) and 44% lightness (medium-dark). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other orange colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 21% of them and more saturated than 46% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.292, 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.
Pumpkin counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 44% and its relative luminance is 0.292. Black text reads best on it (6.84:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Pumpkin
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.06:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 6.84:1 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 Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Pumpkin
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.84:1 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
- Warnings and attention highlights
- Energetic call-to-action buttons
- Autumn and food-related designs
Use Pumpkin in CSS
:root {
--color-pumpkin: #E17701;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-pumpkin);
background-color: #E17701;
border: 2px solid #E17701;
}Questions about Pumpkin
What is the HEX code for Pumpkin?
Pumpkin is #E17701.
What is the RGB value of Pumpkin?
The RGB value of Pumpkin is 225, 119, 1: 225 red, 119 green and 1 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(225, 119, 1) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Pumpkin?
The HSL value of Pumpkin is 32°, 99%, 44% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(32, 99%, 44%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Pumpkin?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 47%, Y 100%, K 12%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Pumpkin a light or dark color?
Pumpkin counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 44% and its relative luminance is 0.292. Black text reads best on it (6.84:1 contrast).
How does Pumpkin look with white text?
White text on Pumpkin has a contrast ratio of 3.06:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Pumpkin look with black text?
Black text on Pumpkin has a contrast ratio of 6.84:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Pumpkin?
Cerulean Blue is its complementary color, and Tomato Red sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Pumpkin be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.84:1 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 Pumpkin in CSS?
Use color: #E17701; for text, background-color: #E17701; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-pumpkin: #E17701; and reuse it with var(--color-pumpkin).
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.