#FF380C
- RGB
- 255, 56, 12
- Brightness
- 145.9
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 11°, 100%, 52%
- HSV V %
- 100%
- Lab
- 56.2, 71.8, 69.0
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 78%, 95%, 0%
- PNG size
- 6.3 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, intense warm hue
Recommended text: Black (5.82:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #FF380C
Common Name: Orange
RGB: (255, 56, 12)
HSL: (18°, 100%, 53%)
Contrast Ratios:
VS White: 4.5:1 (AA Pass)
VS Black: 10.5:1 (AA Pass)
Mood Blurb:
This bold orange hue exudes energy and warmth, often linked with enthusiasm, creativity, and excitement. It’s a color that stands out, often used to grab attention in visual designs. Whether in advertising, sports branding, or fashion, its vibrant appeal creates a stimulating atmosphere.
Close Named Matches:
- RAL 2005 – Luminous orange (#FF1A00)
- BS 4800-5252 – Orange (#FF380C) – British Standard
- Pantone Solid Coated PANTONE 172 C – (#FE4819)
- Benjamin Moore – Tawny Day Lily (#E14328)
Why Designers Use It:
This color is a go-to for designers looking to create a dynamic, energetic atmosphere. It's popular in various industries, especially in branding for products that emphasize vitality, creativity, and alertness. From sports teams to fast food chains, it’s used to invoke energy and stand out on crowded shelves or ads. It's notably associated with the automotive industry for high-visibility paintwork, and has a connection to the use of orange for safety and warning signals across various applications. Its bold, standout quality makes it ideal for drawing attention to important details or call-to-action buttons in web design.
Is it trendy? Yes, orange has had moments of resurgence in fashion and design, particularly in the realm of retro aesthetics, but it remains a classic for grabbing attention in modern design contexts. It’s often paired with contrasting colors to heighten its impact.
Notable structures or associations: Orange has deep ties to specific industries like construction, transportation (road signs, safety vests), and branding in fast-moving consumer goods (e.g., snacks, beverages). It’s also seen frequently in military use, signaling visibility and alertness.
Region/Tradition: The use of orange can be traced back to ancient traditions of using vibrant pigments for artistic expression. Today, it has become widely accepted in global design, symbolizing vibrancy and optimism.