Princeton Orange

HEX: #F58025 | Modern Palette

On White
2.63:1
FAIL
On Black
8.00:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F58025
RGB
245, 128, 37
HSL
26°, 84% ,96%
CMYK
0, 47.76, 84.9, 3.92

About Princeton Orange

Princeton Orange (#F58025) is a color with RGB(245, 128, 37) and HSL(26.25°, 84.9%, 96.08%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #259AF5, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #25F580 and #8025F5. The name comes from Princeton Orange (English).

  • HEX: #F58025
  • RGB: 245, 128, 37
  • HSL: 26.25°, 84.9%, 96.08%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #259AF5
  • Triadic colors: #25F580, #8025F5
  • The name comes from Princeton Orange (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

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 #F58025 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #ADAD0A
Protanopia #939328
Tritanopia #F87979
Achromatopsia #A0A0A0

Frequently Asked Questions

Princeton Orange (#F58025) is a color with RGB(245, 128, 37) and HSL(26.25°, 84.9%, 96.08%).

#F58025 pairs strongly with #259AF5 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F58025 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

#F58025 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Princeton Orange is linked to Princeton Orange from English, meaning A specific shade of orange associated with Princeton University..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Princeton Orange
Meaning A specific shade of orange associated with Princeton University.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th Century

History

Princeton University's official colors are orange and black. The choice of orange is often attributed to William III of England, Prince of Orange, from whom the town of Princeton (and thus the university) is said to have taken its name. Another theory suggests the colors were chosen because they were the colors of the Nassau family, from which the university's original name, the College of New Jersey, was derived (Nassau Hall). The specific shade of orange, often referred to as 'Princeton Orange,' has been standardized over time for branding and athletic purposes.

First Recorded Use

The color orange was adopted by Princeton University in the 1860s, with 'Princeton Orange' as a specific named shade solidifying later.

Cultural Associations

Princeton Orange is a highly recognizable color associated with Princeton University, one of the Ivy League institutions in the United States. It is prominently featured in the university's branding, athletic uniforms (Princeton Tigers), merchandise, and academic regalia. The color evokes a sense of tradition, academic excellence, and athletic prowess. It is often seen in conjunction with black, the university's other official color.

Similar Named Colors
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Safety Orange #FF7800 ΔE 2.58

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F58025;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F58025;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F58025;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F58025,
        #EDF6FD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F58025,
        #EDF6FD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$princeton-orange: #F58025;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$princeton-orange-r: 245;
$princeton-orange-g: 128;
$princeton-orange-b: 37;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $princeton-orange;
    color: rgba($princeton-orange-r, $princeton-orange-g, $princeton-orange-b, 0.8);
}