Orange Red Color (#FF4500)
Orange Red is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FF4500. Orange Red is an intense orange on the red side of the wheel: full red, a low green channel and no blue. It looks like a glowing ember.
Color Overview & Formats
orangeredLuminance: 0.2552| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FF4500 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 69, 0) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(16, 100%, 50%) | Hue (16°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(16, 100%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (100%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 73%, 100%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.660 0.229 35.4) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FF4500; /* or orangered */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FF4500, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Orange Red reaches 6.1:1 (WCAG AA).
What Colors Go With Orange Red?
These 6 colors all go well with Orange Red (#FF4500), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Orange Red: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Orange Red (HSL 16°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (16° to 196°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (346° and 46°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (136° and 256°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 6.10:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 3.44:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 4.48:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Orange Red Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FF4500)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
orangered = #ff4500 (rgb(255, 69, 0))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for alerts, calls to action, sale banners and bold brand accents. On Orange Red, black text passes WCAG AA at every size (6.1:1); white text passes only for large text (3.44:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Orange Red?
Yes. Black text on Orange Red has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 6.1:1, which passes AA (4.5:1) for all text sizes but not the stricter AAA level (7:1) for body text.
Can I use white text on Orange Red?
Only for large text. White text on Orange Red has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 3.44:1: enough for large text (3:1) but below the 4.5:1 needed for body text.
What colors go with Orange Red?
Black, White, Navy, Ivory, Gold and Teal all go well with Orange Red. Black (6.1:1) and Navy (4.65:1) have enough contrast for text on Orange Red; White, Ivory, Gold and Teal work better as a background or accent.
Is orange red the same as red-orange?
Red-orange is a general color term with no single standard value. CSS orangered is #FF4500, which is one specific red-orange.