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#FF8C00Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Dark Orange Color Code
Dark Orange·#FF8C00
Orange FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturationoklch(75.1% 0.179 58)
RGB
rgb(255, 140, 0)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(33 100% 50%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 45, 100, 0Print handoffLAB
69, 37, 75Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(75.1% 0.179 58)Modern perceptualDark Orange is a mid-tone, high-saturation CSS named color at #FF8C00. If you searched for dark orange hex code, FF8C00, or dark orange RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast7.35:1
Best UseWarm CTAs, campaign accents, warnings, and energetic product moments
Tonal Scale
100#FFEAD1
300#FFCA8A
500#FFA12E
600#FF8C00
800#B86500
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
2.33:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
7.35:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
2.22:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 7.35:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(75.1% 0.179 58)
Relative Luminance0.4002
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Orange FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Material Amber 800Material Orange 600Material Orange A400
Color Notes
- Dark Orange is kept as an exact CSS named color for #FF8C00.
- Queries for dark orange color code, FF8C00, or dark orange RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
2.33:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
7.35:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
2.22:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
7.35:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 7.35:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for warm CTAs, promotional accents, alert-adjacent moments, and seasonal UI.
- Strong oranges can overpower dense interfaces, so reserve them for focused actions.
- Pair with dark text, warm neutrals, deep browns, and restrained blues.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Dark Orange is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Friendly oranges for campaigns and seasonal palettes.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-dark-orange: #FF8C00;
--color-dark-orange-rgb: 255 140 0;
}class="bg-[#FF8C00] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#B86500] ring-1 ring-[#FF8C00]"{
"darkOrange": "#FF8C00",
"darkOrangeRgb": [255, 140, 0],
"darkOrangeHsl": [33, 100, 50]
}