Orange
Light Orange
Light Orange
#FFCC80Click to copy
Light Orange Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 204, 128)Copy
HSLhsl(36, 100%, 75%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(36, 50%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 20%, 50%, 0%)Copy
Light Orange Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFCC80
Click to copy#80B3FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF8D80
Click to copy#F2FF80
Click to copySplit Complementary
#80F2FF
Click to copy#8D80FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFCC80
Click to copy#FDF5E8
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFA31A
Click to copy#B36B00
Click to copy#4D2E00
Click to copyLight Orange 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
1.48 : 1
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Black background #000000
14.20 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.36 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
8.54 : 1
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Light Orange Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Light Orange Color Introduction
Definition
Light Orange (HEX #FFCC80) has the RGB value rgb(255, 204, 128), the HSL value hsl(36°, 100%, 75%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 20%, 50%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Light Orange is #80B3FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF8C80 and #F2FF80 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#80F2FF, #8D80FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Light Orange uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Light Orange has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 against white and 14.20:1 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, Light Orange has a lightness of 75% and a saturation of 100%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; 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 soft sunset.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Light 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, Light 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.
Light 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.
