Orange colour (#FFA500)
Orange is medium an orange with hex code #FFA500, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 255, 165, 0; in HSL 39°, 100%, 50%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Orange 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.
Orange in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FFA500 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 165, 0) |
| RGB (0–1) | 1.000, 0.647, 0.000 |
| HSL | hsl(39, 100%, 50%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 35%, 100%, 0% |
| CSS | color: orange; |
Shades and tints of Orange
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ffedcc | #ffdb99 | #ffc966 | #ffb833 | #ffa600 | #cc8500 | #996300 | #664200 | #332100 |
Colours that go with Orange
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #0059ff | |
| Triadic | #00ffa6 | #a600ff |
| Analogous | #d9ff00 | #ff2600 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| darkorange | #ff8c00 | very close |
| goldenrod | #daa520 | close |
| gold | #ffd700 | close |
| darkgoldenrod | #b8860b | close |
| chocolate | #d2691e | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Orange against white is 1.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 10.63:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Orange background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Orange?
#FFA500.
What is Orange in RGB?
rgb(255, 165, 0).
What colour is complementary to Orange?
#0059ff, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.