Tangelo

HEX: #F94D00 | Modern Palette

On White
3.45:1
FAIL
On Black
6.09:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F94D00
RGB
249, 77, 0
HSL
18°, 100% ,48%
CMYK
0, 69, 100, 2

About Tangelo

Tangelo (#F94D00) is a color with RGB(249, 77, 0) and HSL(18.6°, 100%, 48.8%). 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 #00ACF9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00F94D and #4D00F9. The name comes from Tangelo (English).

  • HEX: #F94D00
  • RGB: 249, 77, 0
  • HSL: 18.6°, 100%, 48.8%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #00ACF9
  • Triadic colors: #00F94D, #4D00F9
  • The name comes from Tangelo (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

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 #F94D00 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #9B9B00
Protanopia #72720D
Tritanopia #FA4848
Achromatopsia #8A8A8A

Frequently Asked Questions

Tangelo (#F94D00) is a color with RGB(249, 77, 0) and HSL(18.6°, 100%, 48.8%).

#F94D00 pairs strongly with #00ACF9 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F94D00 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#F94D00 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Tangelo is linked to Tangelo from English, meaning A hybrid citrus fruit.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Tangelo
Meaning A hybrid citrus fruit
Language English
First Recorded Use Early 20th Century

History

The tangelo is a hybrid of a tangerine (or mandarin) and either a pomelo or grapefruit. The name 'tangelo' is a portmanteau of 'tangerine' and 'pomelo'. The first tangelo, the 'Orlando' tangelo, was bred in 1905 by Walter T. Swingle of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Eustis, Florida. Another well-known variety, the 'Minneola' tangelo, was released in 1931. The fruit was developed to combine the easy-peeling and sweetness of tangerines with the larger size and juiciness of pomelos/grapefruits.

First Recorded Use

1905

Cultural Associations

Tangelos are popular for their sweet-tart taste, juiciness, and easy-to-peel skin. The 'Minneola' tangelo, often recognized by its distinctive 'neck' or knob, is particularly well-known and is sometimes referred to as a 'honeybell' due to its bell-like shape and sweet flavor. They are commonly consumed fresh, used in salads, desserts, and juices, especially during their peak season in winter.

Similar Named Colors
International Orange #FF4F00 ΔE 1.24
Orioles Orange #FB4F14 ΔE 1.59
Orange Red #FF4500 ΔE 1.65
Willpower Orange #FD5800 ΔE 2.62

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F94D00;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F94D00;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F94D00;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F94D00,
        #00ACF9
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F94D00,
        #00ACF9
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$tangelo: #F94D00;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$tangelo-r: 249;
$tangelo-g: 77;
$tangelo-b: 0;

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