Burnt Orange
HEX: #CC5500 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#CC5500
204, 85, 0
25°, 100% ,40%
0, 58, 100, 20
About Burnt Orange
Burnt Orange (#CC5500) is a color with RGB(204, 85, 0) and HSL(25°, 100%, 40%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0077CC, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00CC55 and #5500CC. The name comes from Burnt Orange (English).
- HEX: #CC5500
- RGB: 204, 85, 0
- HSL: 25°, 100%, 40%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #0077CC
- Triadic colors: #00CC55, #5500CC
- The name comes from Burnt Orange (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #CC5500 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The concept of 'burnt' colors has existed for centuries, referring to pigments that were heated or had a darker, more muted tone. 'Burnt Orange' specifically gained prominence as a named color in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its association with the University of Texas at Austin, which adopted it as a school color in 1900, significantly boosted its recognition and specific shade definition. Over time, various industries, from fashion to automotive, have used and interpreted 'Burnt Orange,' leading to slight variations in its exact hue, though it generally remains a deep, reddish-orange.
First Recorded Use
The exact first documented use of 'Burnt Orange' as a specific color name is difficult to pinpoint to a single date, but its popularization as a distinct color term, especially in fashion and design, solidified around the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The University of Texas at Austin officially adopted it as one of its school colors in 1900.
Cultural Associations
**University of Texas at Austin:** Perhaps its most famous cultural association, 'Burnt Orange' is one of the official colors of the University of Texas at Austin, making it a symbol of the university and its sports teams (the Texas Longhorns). **Autumn/Fall:** The color is strongly associated with autumn foliage, harvest, and the fall season due to its warm, earthy tones. **Retro/Vintage:** 'Burnt Orange' was a popular color in interior design and fashion during the 1960s and 1970s, giving it a retro or vintage aesthetic today. **Warmth and Energy:** Psychologically, it often evokes feelings of warmth, energy, enthusiasm, and comfort, similar to other orange and red tones but with a more grounded feel.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #CC5500;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #CC5500;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #CC5500;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#CC5500,
#0077CC
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#CC5500,
#0077CC
);
}// SCSS variable
$burnt-orange: #CC5500;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$burnt-orange-r: 204;
$burnt-orange-g: 85;
$burnt-orange-b: 0;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $burnt-orange;
color: rgba($burnt-orange-r, $burnt-orange-g, $burnt-orange-b, 0.8);
}