Orange Red

HEX: #FF4500 | Modern Palette

On White
3.44:1
FAIL
On Black
6.10:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF4500
RGB
255, 69, 0
HSL
16°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
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).

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Color Palettes

Orange Red #FF4500 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

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

Color Harmonies

Orange Red #FF4500 pairs with #00BAFF as its complementary color, and #00FF45 and #4500FF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

ORANGE RED
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

ORANGE RED
Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

ORANGE RED
Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

ORANGE RED
Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

ORANGE RED
Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

ORANGE RED

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Orange Red #FF4500 moves from dark #1A0700 tones through the base color to lighter #FFECE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

ORANGE RED

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #9C9C00
Protanopia #70700D
Tritanopia #FF4040
Achromatopsia #8A8A8A

Frequently Asked Questions

Orange Red (#FF4500) is a color with RGB(255, 69, 0) and HSL(16.2°, 100%, 50%).

#FF4500 pairs strongly with #00BAFF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF4500 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FF4500 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Orange Red is linked to Orange Red from English, meaning A color that is a mixture of orange and red, leaning more towards red than a pure orange..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Orange Red
Meaning A color that is a mixture of orange and red, leaning more towards red than a pure orange.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a specific color name)

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.

Similar Named Colors
Orioles Orange #FB4F14 ΔE 1.34
Tangelo #F94D00 ΔE 1.65
International Orange #FF4F00 ΔE 1.91
Coquelicot #FF3800 ΔE 2.09

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);
}