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#FF8000 HEX Color

#FF8000rgb(255, 128, 0)

About #FF8000

#FF8000 (#FF8000) is a warm, mid, vivid orange tone with a hue of 30°, 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 2.52:1, while on black it reaches 8.34:1 — so prefer black text when using #FF8000 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#FF8000
RGBrgb(255, 128, 0)
HSLhsl(30°, 100%, 50%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 0%)
CIELABLab(67.1, 42.8, 74)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white
2.52:1
AA Normalfails
AA Largefails
AAA Normalfails
AAA Largefails
On black
8.34:1
AA Normalpasses
AA Largepasses
AAA Normalpasses
AAA Largepasses

Recommendation: when using #FF8000 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #FF8000;
color: #FF8000;
border: 2px solid #FF8000;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8000, #007fff);

Code Export

css
:root {
  --color-primary: #ff8000;
  --color-primary-rgb: 255, 128, 0;
  --color-primary-hsl: 30, 100%, 50%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #FF8000?

Color #FF8000 does not have an official CSS name. It is a warm, mid, vivid orange tone (HSL 30°, 100%, 50%).

Is #FF8000 a warm or cool color?

#FF8000 (#FF8000) is a warm color. With a hue of 30°, it falls in the orange family.

What colors go well with #FF8000?

Colors that pair well with #FF8000 (#FF8000) include its complementary color (#007FFF), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous orange tones for harmonious palettes.