Orange-red

#FF4500

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What Color is Orange-red

Orange-red (#FF4500) is a warm orange color associated with the autumn season. Its complementary color is #00BAFF.

What color is opposite Orange-red?

The opposite color to Orange-red is Picton Blue (#00baff).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Orange
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Associated Season: Autumn
  • Complementary Color: #00BAFF
  • Brightness: 117/255
  • Saturation: 100%

Color Conversions

Hex
#FF4500
RGB
255, 69, 0
RGB %
100%, 27%, 0%
HSL
16°, 100%, 50%
HSV
16°, 100%, 100%
CMYK
0%, 73%, 100%, 0%
LAB
58, 68, 69
XYZ
43.37, 25.52, 2.64

CSS Snippets

CSS Hex
color: #FF4500;
CSS RGB
color: rgb(255, 69, 0);
Background
background-color: #FF4500;
Border
border: 1px solid #FF4500;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF450040;
Linear Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF4500 0%, #ffffff 100%);

Colors That Pair Well With Orange-red

Bold Contrast

Pair with Picton Blue for maximum visual impact. Perfect for call-to-action buttons or attention-grabbing designs.

#FF4500#00baff

Clean & Professional

Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.

#FF4500#FFFFFF#1F2937

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#ff6a33#cc3700

What Goes With Orange-red?

Explore color palettes containing Orange-red and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

This is an example of body text using the selected color scheme.

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WCAG Score: 0

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Contrast with White

UI Examples

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WCAG Score: 0

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AA Normal Text
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Color Blindness Simulation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Orange-red?
#FF4500 — see all color formats above.
What colors go with Orange-red?
See our recommended pairings with design context, or explore the color harmonies for more options.
Is Orange-red accessible for text?
Check the accessibility section for WCAG contrast ratios against black and white backgrounds.
How do I use Orange-red in CSS?
Copy ready-to-use code from the CSS snippets section, or click any format in Color Conversions to copy.