Theory
Bright Orange Red
Bright Orange Red
#FF5533Click to copy
Bright Orange Red Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#FF5533Copy
RGBrgb(255, 85, 51)Copy
HSLhsl(10, 100%, 60%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(10, 80%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 67%, 80%, 0%)Copy
Bright Orange Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF5533
Click to copy#33DDFF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF3377
Click to copy#FFBB33
Click to copySplit Complementary
#33FFBB
Click to copy#3377FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF5533
Click to copy#F7AFA1
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#CC2200
Click to copy#661100
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBright Orange Red 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
3.18 : 1
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Black background #000000
6.60 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.92 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.97 : 1
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Bright Orange Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Bright Orange Red Color Introduction
Definition
Bright Orange Red (HEX #FF5533) has the RGB value rgb(255, 85, 51), the HSL value hsl(10°, 100%, 60%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 67%, 80%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Bright Orange Red is #33DDFF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF3377 and #FFBB33 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#33FFBB, #3377FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Bright Orange Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Bright Orange Red has a contrast ratio of 3.18:1 against white and 6.60:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Bright Orange Red has a lightness of 60% and a saturation of 100%, 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 highly saturated red with an orange cast, full of energy — a summer poster background palette.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Bright Orange Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Bright Orange Red is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Bright Orange Red 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.
