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Realgar
Realgar
#FF9F1CClick to copy
Realgar Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 159, 28)Copy
HSLhsl(35, 100%, 55%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(35, 89%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 38%, 89%, 0%)Copy
Realgar Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF9F1C
Click to copy#1C7CFF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF2E1C
Click to copy#EDFF1C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1CEEFF
Click to copy#2D1CFF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF9F1C
Click to copy#F6C98B
Click to copy#FDF5EA
Click to copy#B56800
Click to copy#4F2E00
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRealgar 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
2.05 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.23 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.88 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.15 : 1
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Realgar Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Realgar Color Introduction
Definition
Realgar (HEX #FF9F1C) has the RGB value rgb(255, 159, 28), the HSL value hsl(35°, 100%, 55%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 38%, 89%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Realgar is #1C7CFF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF2E1C and #EDFF1C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1CEDFF, #2E1CFF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Realgar uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Realgar has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 against white and 10.23:1 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, Realgar has a lightness of 55% 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 traditional mineral color, orange-yellow, used in ancient times for ward-off-evil objects, alchemy pills, and painting pigments.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Realgar 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, Realgar 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.
Realgar 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.
