Orange
Deep Orange
Deep Orange
#EC7C25Click to copy
Deep Orange Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(236, 124, 37)Copy
HSLhsl(26, 84%, 54%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(26, 84%, 93%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 47%, 84%, 7%)Copy
Deep Orange Color Schemes
Complementary
#EC7C25
Click to copy#2595EC
Click to copyAnalogous
#EC2532
Click to copy#ECE025
Click to copySplit Complementary
#25ECE0
Click to copy#2531EC
Click to copyMonochromatic
#EC7C25
Click to copy#EAB68D
Click to copy#FAEDE3
Click to copy#9D4C0E
Click to copy#3F1F06
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDeep Orange WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.81 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.48 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.58 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.50 : 1
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Deep Orange Shade Variants
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Deep Orange Color Introduction
Definition
Deep Orange (HEX #EC7C25) has the RGB value rgb(236, 124, 37), the HSL value hsl(26°, 84%, 54%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 47%, 84%, 7%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Orange is #2595EC, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #EC2531 and #ECDF25 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#25ECE0, #2531EC) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Deep Orange uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Deep Orange has a contrast ratio of 2.81:1 against white and 7.48:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Deep Orange has a lightness of 54% and a saturation of 84%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep orange with very high saturation.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Deep Orange tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Deep Orange is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Deep Orange Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.