Orange (#FF7F00) Color Meaning and Information

Orange (#FF7F00) Color Information

Orange (#FF7F00) RGB value is (255, 127, 0). The hex color red value is 255, green is 127, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 100 percent, 0percent.

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Orange (#FF7F00) Color Meaning

Orange (#FF7F00) represents pigment purity in the RYB color model—warmer and richer than digital counterparts. This hue channels cadmium brightness and autumnal fire, evoking handmade energy and tactile warmth. Orange (#FF7F00) signals foundational vibrancy in art classrooms, print studios, and analog creativity. Unlike screen-optimized oranges, Orange (#FF7F00) carries a slight red dominance that enhances its physical presence in paint, ink, and dye. Educators note that students respond to this tone with increased participation—likely due to its association with material making. In branding, Orange (#FF7F00) is chosen by craft breweries, letterpress shops, and ceramic studios to emphasize analog roots. It doesn’t translate perfectly to RGB—and that’s intentional. Orange (#FF7F00) honors physical media, reminding us that not all color lives on screens.

Color Conversion

Convert Orange (#FF7F00) 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

#FF7F00

RGB

rgb(255, 127, 0)

HSL

hsl(30°, 100%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(30°, 100%, 100%)

XYZ

48.8294 36.4387 4.4598

Yxy

36.4387 0.5442 0.4061

Hunter Lab

60.3645 7.9667 6.2659

CIE-Lab

66.8538 43.3239 73.9098

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green127 / 255 (50%)

50%

Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta50 / 100 (50%)

50%

Yellow100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Orange (#FF7F00) 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 (#FF7F00) 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 (#FF7F00) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FF7F00

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.53:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.53:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.53:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF7F00 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 (#FF7F00)

protanopia

#c8c61f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF7F00;

Text Color

color: #FF7F00;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF7F00;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF7F0040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF7F00;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7F00 0%, #974b00 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Orange (#FF7F00) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.