DarkOrange (#FF8C00) Color Meaning and Information

DarkOrange (#FF8C00) Color Information

DarkOrange (#FF8C00) RGB value is (255, 140, 0). The hex color red value is 255, green is 140, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent.

DarkOrange

#FF8C00

rgb(255, 140, 0)

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DarkOrange (#FF8C00) Color Meaning

DarkOrange (#FF8C00) signifies concentrated energy, autumnal fire, and urgent warmth. This bold, lower-saturation orange, identical to Dark Orange, sits between a vibrant sunset and a glowing coal. Psychologically, DarkOrange (#FF8C00) stimulates enthusiasm, appetites, and a focused, approachable excitement that feels more substantial than pure bright orange. It culturally references safety vests, Halloween, and the changing leaves of fall. Spiritually, this color represents creative fire with purpose, the joy of tangible results, and a vibrant call to action, embodying a motivating and harvest-ready energy.

Color Conversion

Convert DarkOrange (#FF8C00) 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

#FF8C00

RGB

rgb(255, 140, 0)

HSL

hsl(33°, 100%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 45%, 100%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(33°, 100%, 100%)

XYZ

50.6181 40.0162 5.0560

Yxy

40.0162 0.5290 0.4182

Hunter Lab

63.2584 7.4008 7.1814

CIE-Lab

69.4810 36.8309 75.4948

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green140 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Yellow100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

DarkOrange (#FF8C00) 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

DarkOrange (#FF8C00) 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 DarkOrange (#FF8C00) 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:#FF8C00

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.33:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.33:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.33:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF8C00 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

DarkOrange (#FF8C00)

protanopia

#cdcc22

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF8C00;

Text Color

color: #FF8C00;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF8C00;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF8C0040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF8C00;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8C00 0%, #975300 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to DarkOrange (#FF8C00) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.