What is the HEX code for Orange and Red mixed?

When Orange (#FF8000) and Red (#FF0000) are mixed equally, the result is Red-Orange / Vermilion with HEX code #FF5700.

What is the approximate Pantone™ match for Orange and Red mixed?

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Orange and Red is 165 C (ΔE 4.4). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Orange and Red Make?

Q: What Color Does Orange and Red Make?

Mixing Orange and Red produces Red-Orange / Vermilion. The resulting color has a HEX code of #FF5700 and RGB values of rgb(255, 87, 0).

Orange#FF8000

Red#FF0000

#FF5700

Red-Orange / Vermilion

#FF5700

Red-Orange / Vermilion

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HEX#FF5700

RGBrgb(255, 87, 0)

HSLhsl(20°, 100%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 66%, 100%, 0%)

CIELABLab(60, 61.3, 70.1)

Pantone™ Approximations

165 CClose (ΔE 4.4)

172 CClose (ΔE 5.2)

166 CClose (ΔE 5.5)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 2008Bright red orangeVery close (ΔE 2.9)

RAL 2004Pure orangeClose (ΔE 5.3)

RAL 2003Pastel orangeApproximate (ΔE 7.0)

Pantone® and RAL® codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Mixing orange and red produces vermilion or red-orange, an intensely warm and energetic color that sits between its parent hues on the color wheel. This combination amplifies the warmth and intensity of both colors, creating a fiery result that artists associate with flames, sunsets, and raw energy.

Usage Tips

Vermilion is one of the oldest pigments in art history, used in cave paintings and Renaissance masterpieces alike. In painting, orange-red mixes are essential for dramatic sunsets and fire effects. In interior design, vermilion accents inject boldness into spaces without the full aggression of pure red. In branding, this color range signals urgency and passion — often used in sports and entertainment.

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