Orange Red
HEX: #FF4500 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FF4500
255, 69, 0
16°, 100% ,50%
0, 73, 100, 0
About Orange Red
Orange Red (#FF4500) is a color with RGB(255, 69, 0) and HSL(16.2°, 100%, 50%). 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 #00BAFF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00FF45 and #4500FF. The name comes from Orange Red (English).
- HEX: #FF4500
- RGB: 255, 69, 0
- HSL: 16.2°, 100%, 50%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #00BAFF
- Triadic colors: #00FF45, #4500FF
- The name comes from Orange Red (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 #FF4500 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The concept of mixing red and orange to create an intermediate hue is as old as art itself. However, giving it a specific name like 'orange-red' or 'red-orange' is a more modern development in color science and common parlance. The hexadecimal code #ff4500 is a modern digital representation, specifically defined in web colors (X11 color names) and is often associated with the color 'OrangeRed'. This specific shade is a vibrant, strong color, often found in natural phenomena like sunsets, certain flowers, and autumn leaves, as well as in artificial contexts like safety equipment or branding.
First Recorded Use
While 'orange' and 'red' have ancient origins, the specific compound 'orange-red' as a distinct color descriptor likely became more common with the standardization of color naming in art, dyes, and later, digital color systems. Exact first use is difficult to pinpoint, but its prevalence increased in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Cultural Associations
Orange-red hues often evoke feelings of energy, warmth, excitement, and passion. In some cultures, red is associated with luck, prosperity, or danger, while orange can represent creativity, enthusiasm, and joy. The combination can carry a blend of these meanings. It's a prominent color in many national flags, sports teams, and corporate logos, often chosen for its high visibility and dynamic feel. It can also be associated with fire, heat, and spice.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FF4500;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FF4500;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FF4500;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FF4500,
#00BAFF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FF4500,
#00BAFF
);
}// SCSS variable
$orange-red: #FF4500;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$orange-red-r: 255;
$orange-red-g: 69;
$orange-red-b: 0;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $orange-red;
color: rgba($orange-red-r, $orange-red-g, $orange-red-b, 0.8);
}