Orange
Orange Red
Orange Red
#FF6347Click to copy
Orange Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 99, 71)Copy
HSLhsl(9, 100%, 64%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(9, 72%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 61%, 72%, 0%)Copy
Orange Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF6347
Click to copy#47E3FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF4787
Click to copy#FFBF47
Click to copySplit Complementary
#47FFBF
Click to copy#4787FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF6347
Click to copy#F9BEB3
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#E02200
Click to copy#7A1300
Click to copy#140300
Click to copyOrange 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
2.95 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.13 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.70 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.29 : 1
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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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Orange Red Color Introduction
Definition
Orange Red (HEX #FF6347) has the RGB value rgb(255, 99, 71), the HSL value hsl(9°, 100%, 64%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 61%, 72%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Orange Red is #47E3FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF4787 and #FFBF47 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#47FFBF, #4787FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Orange Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Orange Red has a contrast ratio of 2.95:1 against white and 7.13:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors 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, Orange Red has a lightness of 64% 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: Tomato color.
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 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, 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.
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.
