Orange color · XKCD survey name
Pumpkin Orange Color Code: #FB7D07
Pumpkin Orange is a medium, vivid orange color with the hexadecimal value #FB7D07. In RGB it is 251, 125, 7 and in HSL it is 29°, 97%, 51%. Black text reads best on it (8.03:1 contrast).
Pumpkin Orange color values
#FB7D07
rgb(251, 125, 7)
hsl(29, 97%, 51%)
29, 97%, 98%
hwb(29 3% 2%)
0%, 50%, 97%, 2%
16481543
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Pumpkin Orange?
“Pumpkin 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 29° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 97% saturation (vivid) and 51% lightness (medium). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other orange colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 39% of them and more saturated than 29% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.352, 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.
Pumpkin Orange counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 51% and its relative luminance is 0.352. Black text reads best on it (8.03:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Pumpkin Orange
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 2.61:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 8.03:1 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 Pumpkin 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.
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Tints and shades of Pumpkin Orange
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Pumpkin Orange
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (8.03:1 contrast with black)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Illustration and icon accents
- Warnings and attention highlights
- Energetic call-to-action buttons
- Autumn and food-related designs
Use Pumpkin Orange in CSS
:root {
--color-pumpkin-orange: #FB7D07;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-pumpkin-orange);
background-color: #FB7D07;
border: 2px solid #FB7D07;
}Questions about Pumpkin Orange
What is the HEX code for Pumpkin Orange?
Pumpkin Orange is #FB7D07.
What is the RGB value of Pumpkin Orange?
The RGB value of Pumpkin Orange is 251, 125, 7: 251 red, 125 green and 7 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(251, 125, 7) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Pumpkin Orange?
The HSL value of Pumpkin Orange is 29°, 97%, 51% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(29, 97%, 51%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Pumpkin Orange?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 50%, Y 97%, K 2%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Pumpkin Orange a light or dark color?
Pumpkin Orange counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 51% and its relative luminance is 0.352. Black text reads best on it (8.03:1 contrast).
How does Pumpkin Orange look with white text?
White text on Pumpkin Orange has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Pumpkin Orange look with black text?
Black text on Pumpkin Orange has a contrast ratio of 8.03:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Pumpkin Orange?
Dodger Blue is its complementary color, and Bright 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 Orange be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (8.03:1 contrast with black); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; illustration and icon accents.
How do I use Pumpkin Orange in CSS?
Use color: #FB7D07; for text, background-color: #FB7D07; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-pumpkin-orange: #FB7D07; and reuse it with var(--color-pumpkin-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.