Theory
Citrus Orange
Citrus Orange
#FF9933Click to copy
Citrus Orange Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 153, 51)Copy
HSLhsl(30, 100%, 60%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(30, 80%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 40%, 80%, 0%)Copy
Citrus Orange Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF9933
Click to copy#3399FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF3333
Click to copy#FFFF33
Click to copySplit Complementary
#33FFFF
Click to copy#3333FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF9933
Click to copy#F7CCA1
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#CC6600
Click to copy#663300
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCitrus Orange WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.13 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.86 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.95 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.93 : 1
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Citrus Orange Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Citrus Orange Color Introduction
Definition
Citrus Orange (HEX #FF9933) has the RGB value rgb(255, 153, 51), the HSL value hsl(30°, 100%, 60%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 40%, 80%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Citrus Orange is #3399FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF3333 and #FFFF33 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#33FFFF, #3333FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Citrus Orange uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Citrus Orange has a contrast ratio of 2.13:1 against white and 9.86:1 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, Citrus Orange 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 bright orange resembling citrus, full of vitality, the main color for summer beverage packaging.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Citrus 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, Citrus Orange is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Citrus 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.
