Orange

Sun Orange

Sun Orange
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Sun Orange Parameter Conversion Table

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HEX#FF7300Copy
RGBrgb(255, 115, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(27, 100%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(27, 100%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 55%, 100%, 0%)Copy
Complementary
#FF7300
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#008CFF
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Analogous
#FF000C
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#FFF300
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Split Complementary
#00FFF2
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#000DFF
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Monochromatic
#FF7300
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#F4AC71
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#FBE3D0
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#994500
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#331700
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#000000
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Sun Orange WCAG Accessibility Contrast

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The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)

Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.73 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.70 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.50 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.64 : 1
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Sun Orange Shade Variants

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Sun Orange Color Introduction

Definition

Sun Orange (HEX #FF7300) has the RGB value rgb(255, 115, 0), the HSL value hsl(27°, 100%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 55%, 100%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Sun Orange is #008CFF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF000C and #FFF300 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#00FFF3, #000CFF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Sun Orange uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Sun Orange has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 against white and 7.70:1 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, Sun Orange has a lightness of 50% 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 dazzling orange like the sun.

Color Psychology

Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Sun 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, Sun 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.

Sun 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.