OrangeRed — #FF4500 HEX Color

#FF4500rgb(255, 69, 0)

About OrangeRed

OrangeRed (#FF4500) is a warm, mid, vivid orange tone with a hue of 16°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 50%. It works well for accents and energetic palettes and conveys a vibrant feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 3.44:1, while on black it reaches 6.10:1 — so prefer black text when using #FF4500 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#FF4500

RGBrgb(255, 69, 0)

HSLhsl(16°, 100%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 73%, 100%, 0%)

CIELABLab(57.6, 67.8, 69)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

3.44:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

6.10:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #FF4500 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #FF4500;

color: #FF4500;

border: 2px solid #FF4500;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF4500, #00baff);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #ff4500;
  --color-primary-rgb: 255, 69, 0;
  --color-primary-hsl: 16, 100%, 50%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #FF4500?

Color #FF4500 is commonly known as OrangeRed. It is a warm, mid, vivid orange tone.

Is #FF4500 a warm or cool color?

OrangeRed (#FF4500) is a warm color. With a hue of 16°, it falls in the orange family.

What colors go well with #FF4500?

Colors that pair well with OrangeRed (#FF4500) include its complementary color (#00BAFF), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous orange tones for harmonious palettes.