Color swatch image showing Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) with RGB(255,88,0) values

Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) Color Information

Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) RGB value is (255, 88, 0). The hex color red value is 255, green is 88, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent.

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Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) Color Meaning

Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) commands with precision. This high-chroma, red-leaning orange was standardized for print fidelity—ensuring consistency across global packaging, fashion, and branding. Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) doesn’t approximate energy; it quantifies it. Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) is the color of engineered impact. In consumer behavior research, this exact hue increases perceived product intensity—especially in beverages, snacks, and energy supplements—because its spectral dominance triggers rapid taste anticipation. Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) feels urgent but not alarming; it’s the visual equivalent of a firm handshake. Designers specify Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) when consistency across media is non-negotiable. Unlike screen-optimized oranges, Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) originates in material science—ink, dye, textile. It appears in luxury streetwear, tech packaging, and automotive accents where vibrancy must hold under direct light. Paired with matte black or cool gray, Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) creates tension that feels intentional, not chaotic. It’s not loud—it’s calibrated.

Color Conversion

Convert Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FF5800
RGB
rgb(255, 88, 0)
HSL
hsl(21°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 100%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
44.7297 28.2394 3.0932
Yxy
28.2394 0.5881 0.3713
Hunter Lab
53.1408 8.8381 4.3317
CIE-Lab
60.1045 60.8797 70.1886

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#FF5800

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF5800 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800)

protanopia

#b7b515

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF5800;

Text Color

color: #FF5800;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF5800;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF580040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF5800;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5800 0%, #973500 100%);

Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) Color FAQs

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