Color swatch image showing Orange Peel (#FF9F00) with RGB(255,159,0) values

Orange Peel (#FF9F00) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Orange Peel (#FF9F00) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Orange Peel (#FF9F00) Color Information

Orange Peel (#FF9F00) RGB value is (255, 159, 0). The hex color red value is 255, green is 159, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent.

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Orange Peel (#FF9F00) Color Meaning

Orange Peel (#FF9F00) captures the zesty immediacy of citrus—vibrant, tangy, and full of sensory promise. Brighter than burnt orange but less synthetic than neon, this hue bridges natural energy and digital urgency. Orange Peel (#FF9F00) signals freshness, speed, and approachable innovation—common in food tech, delivery apps, and summer campaigns. Orange Peel (#FF9F00) feels alive because it’s been squeezed, not mixed. Neuroaesthetic research confirms that high-luminance oranges like Orange Peel (#FF9F00) trigger mild dopamine release, enhancing user engagement without stress. Its yellow bias makes it feel optimistic rather than demanding. In e-commerce, it consistently outperforms reds for “Add to Cart” buttons because it feels inviting, not pushy. Culturally, it ties to Mediterranean markets, sunrise rituals, and vitamin-rich vitality. Unlike deeper oranges rooted in earth, Orange Peel (#FF9F00) floats—light, temporary, and joyful. On screens, it maintains clarity across devices, especially when contrasted against deep blues or near-blacks. Orange Peel (#FF9F00) isn’t a background color—it’s a moment of brightness.

Color Conversion

Convert Orange Peel (#FF9F00) 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
#FF9F00
RGB
rgb(255, 159, 0)
HSL
hsl(37°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38%, 100%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
53.6381 46.0563 6.0627
Yxy
46.0563 0.5072 0.4355
Hunter Lab
67.8648 6.2230 8.8185
CIE-Lab
73.5820 27.0592 78.0801

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green159 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Orange Peel (#FF9F00) 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 Peel (#FF9F00) 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 Peel (#FF9F00) 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+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF9F00 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 Peel (#FF9F00)

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF9F00;

Text Color

color: #FF9F00;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF9F00;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF9F0040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF9F00;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9F00 0%, #975d00 100%);

Orange Peel (#FF9F00) Color FAQs

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