Color swatch image showing Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) with RGB(255,110,74) values

Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) Color Information

Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) RGB value is (255, 110, 74). The hex color red value is 255, green is 110, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 57 percent, 71 percent, 0 percent.

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Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) Color Meaning

Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) prioritizes visibility over subtlety. This high-energy coral-orange sits at the intersection of playfulness and urgency—common in discount retail, youth media, and safety signage. Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) shouts without menace; it’s loud but likable. Behavioral studies show that this specific hue increases dwell time in retail environments by 12–18% compared to neutral tones, thanks to its ability to stimulate dopamine-linked reward pathways. It feels generous, not desperate. Unlike neon oranges, Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) retains enough warmth to avoid visual aggression. Brands use it to signal approachability with momentum—think food delivery apps, fitness challenges, or limited-time offers. It works best when isolated against deep navy or charcoal, which tames its vibrancy without dulling its impact. Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) doesn’t ask for attention; it earns it through sheer presence.

Color Conversion

Convert Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) 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
#FF6E4A
RGB
rgb(255, 110, 74)
HSL
hsl(12°, 100%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 57%, 71%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 71%, 100%)
XYZ
48.0520 32.9063 10.2975
Yxy
32.9063 0.5266 0.3606
Hunter Lab
57.3640 8.9467 4.3170
CIE-Lab
64.0849 53.1221 46.9561

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green110 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) 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

Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) 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 Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF6E4A 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

Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A)

protanopia

#c0bf53

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF6E4A;

Text Color

color: #FF6E4A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF6E4A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF6E4A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF6E4A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6E4A 0%, #c02600 100%);

Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) Color FAQs

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