Orange Color (#FFA500)
Orange is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FFA500. CSS orange is #FFA500: full red, a green channel around 65%, and no blue. It is bright, warm and leans slightly toward yellow.
Color Overview & Formats
orangeLuminance: 0.4817| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFA500 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 165, 0) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 100%, 50%) | Hue (39°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(39, 100%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (100%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 35%, 100%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.793 0.171 70.7) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FFA500; /* or orange */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FFA500, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Orange reaches 10.63:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Orange?
These 6 colors all go well with Orange (#FFA500), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Orange: 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 (HSL 39°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (39° to 219°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (9° and 69°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (159° and 279°), 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) | 10.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 7.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.91:1 | 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 Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FFA500)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
orange = #ffa500 (rgb(255, 165, 0))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for calls to action, warnings, highlights, and friendly, energetic brands. On Orange, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (10.63:1); white text fails even for large text (1.97:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Orange?
Yes. Black text on Orange has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 10.63:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Orange?
No. White text on Orange has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.97:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Orange?
Black, Navy, Dark Slate Gray, Purple, Brown and White all go well with Orange. Black (10.63:1), Navy (8.11:1), Dark Slate Gray (4.52:1) and Purple (4.77:1) have enough contrast for text on Orange; Brown and White work better as a background or accent.
What is the hex code for orange?
The CSS named color orange is #FFA500, which is RGB(255, 165, 0).