Orange
RAL Orange
RAL Orange
#F47920Click to copy
RAL Orange Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(244, 121, 32)Copy
HSLhsl(25, 91%, 54%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(25, 87%, 96%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 50%, 87%, 4%)Copy
RAL Orange Color Schemes
Complementary
#F47920
Click to copy#209BF4
Click to copyAnalogous
#F42031
Click to copy#F4E320
Click to copySplit Complementary
#20F4E3
Click to copy#2031F4
Click to copyMonochromatic
#F47920
Click to copy#EFB58B
Click to copy#FBEEE5
Click to copy#A64A08
Click to copy#451F03
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRAL 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
2.76 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.60 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.53 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.57 : 1
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RAL Orange Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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RAL Orange Color Introduction
Definition
RAL Orange (HEX #F47920) has the RGB value rgb(244, 121, 32), the HSL value hsl(25°, 91%, 54%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 50%, 87%, 4%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of RAL Orange is #209BF4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #F42031 and #F4E320 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#20F4E3, #2031F4) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on RAL Orange uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, RAL Orange has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 against white and 7.60:1 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, RAL Orange has a lightness of 54% and a saturation of 91%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A modern standard orange.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason RAL 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, RAL 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.
RAL 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.