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#FE5000

Brightness
151.8
HSL (°,%,%)
19°, 100%, 50%
HSV V %
100%
Lab
58.8, 63.6, 69.4
PNG size
4.9 KB
Tone / Feel
mid, intense warm hue
Black text 6.36:1 AA (normal) · AAA (large) (large)
White text 3.30:1 Fail (normal) · AA (large) (large)

Recommended text: Black (6.36:1 — AA / AAA (large))

Color Profile: #FE5000

Common Name: Vivid Orange

RGB: 255, 80, 0

HSL: 10°, 100%, 50%

Contrast with White: 1.4 (Fails AA)

Contrast with Black: 7.6 (Passes AA)

Mood: This color, an energetic and vibrant orange, evokes excitement, warmth, and creativity. It’s bold and confident, making it ideal for attention-grabbing designs and powerful visual statements. Its brightness and saturation make it particularly popular in high-energy contexts like sports branding or technology. Vivid Orange encourages creativity and bold expression, while also offering a playful and fun vibe.

Close Named Matches:

  • RAL 2005 - Luminous Orange #FF1A00
  • PANTONE 1655 C - PANTONE Solid Coated #FF5113
  • BS 381C-593 - Rail red / Azo Orange #F24816
  • Jotun Paint - #D75C3E (ΔE=33.61)
  • Benjamin Moore - Festive Orange #EA5924

Why Designers Use It:

  • Eye-catching & Bold: Designers love this shade because it stands out and grabs attention. It’s often used for call-to-action buttons, advertisements, and logos where visibility is crucial.
  • Trendy & Vibrant: The color is on-trend in sectors like tech, fashion, and entertainment, particularly for products meant to evoke energy or excitement.
  • Warmth & Energy: It’s a color that resonates with warmth and positivity, making it popular in spaces meant to invoke creativity and enthusiasm, such as creative studios or marketing campaigns.
  • Regional Relevance: Vivid Orange also has associations with various cultural celebrations and festivals, where it represents joy, festivity, and bold expression.
  • Product Design & Branding: Companies often incorporate this color into their product designs or branding to invoke a sense of urgency or high energy, particularly in the tech or sports industries.
  • Natural Elements: The color can also be inspired by natural elements like the orange glow of a sunset or fiery autumn leaves, giving it a connection to nature's vibrant displays.

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