Darkorange colour (#FF8C00)
Darkorange is medium an orange with hex code #FF8C00, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 255, 140, 0; in HSL 33°, 100%, 50%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Darkorange colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Darkorange in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FF8C00 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 140, 0) |
| RGB (0–1) | 1.000, 0.549, 0.000 |
| HSL | hsl(33, 100%, 50%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 45%, 100%, 0% |
| CSS | color: darkorange; |
Shades and tints of Darkorange
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ffe8cc | #ffd199 | #ffba66 | #ffa333 | #ff8c00 | #cc7000 | #995400 | #663800 | #331c00 |
Colours that go with Darkorange
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #0073ff | |
| Triadic | #00ff8c | #8c00ff |
| Analogous | #f2ff00 | #ff0d00 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| orange | #ffa500 | very close |
| goldenrod | #daa520 | close |
| chocolate | #d2691e | close |
| orangered | #ff4500 | close |
| darkgoldenrod | #b8860b | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Darkorange against white is 2.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 9:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Darkorange background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Darkorange?
#FF8C00.
What is Darkorange in RGB?
rgb(255, 140, 0).
What colour is complementary to Darkorange?
#0073ff, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.