Orangered colour (#FF4500)
Orangered is medium an orange with hex code #FF4500, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 255, 69, 0; in HSL 16°, 100%, 50%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Orangered 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.
Orangered in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FF4500 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 69, 0) |
| RGB (0–1) | 1.000, 0.271, 0.000 |
| HSL | hsl(16, 100%, 50%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 73%, 100%, 0% |
| CSS | color: orangered; |
Shades and tints of Orangered
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ffdacc | #ffb499 | #ff8f66 | #ff6933 | #ff4400 | #cc3600 | #992900 | #661b00 | #330e00 |
Colours that go with Orangered
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #00bbff | |
| Triadic | #00ff44 | #4400ff |
| Analogous | #ffc300 | #ff003c |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| chocolate | #d2691e | close |
| red | #ff0000 | close |
| darkorange | #ff8c00 | close |
| tomato | #ff6347 | close |
| crimson | #dc143c | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Orangered against white is 3.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 6.1:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Orangered background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Orangered?
#FF4500.
What is Orangered in RGB?
rgb(255, 69, 0).
What colour is complementary to Orangered?
#00bbff, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.