What is the HEX code for Red and Orange mixed?

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

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

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

What Color Does Red and Orange Make?

Q: What Color Does Red and Orange Make?

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

Red#FF0000

Orange#FF8000

#FF5700

Scarlet / Vermilion

#FF5700

Scarlet / 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

Red and orange are neighbors on the color wheel, and mixing them produces scarlet and vermilion — intensely warm, fire-like colors that have captivated artists since antiquity. These colors exist in the narrow band between red's boldness and orange's warmth, creating something that feels simultaneously urgent and vibrant. Scarlet has historical significance in heraldry, religious art, and military tradition.

Usage Tips

In painting, scarlet and vermilion are go-to colors for fire, sunsets, autumn leaves, and dramatic skies. In fashion, these tones are attention-commanding and are often used for statement pieces. In interior design, a scarlet accent wall can energize an entire room without the potential aggression of pure red. Pair with deep forest green or charcoal for striking, balanced compositions.

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