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#FF4500Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Orange Red Color Code
Orange Red·#FF4500
Orange FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturationoklch(66.0% 0.229 35)
RGB
rgb(255, 69, 0)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(16 100% 50%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 73, 100, 0Print handoffLAB
58, 68, 69Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(66.0% 0.229 35)Modern perceptualOrange Red is a mid-tone, high-saturation CSS named color at #FF4500. If you searched for orange red hex code, FF4500, or orange red 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 contrast4.98:1
Best UseWarm CTAs, campaign accents, warnings, and energetic product moments
Tonal Scale
100#FFDED1
300#FFA98A
500#FF662E
600#FF4500
800#B83200
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
3.44:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
4.98:1Safe for body text
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
3.27:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorDark textContrast 4.98:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(66.0% 0.229 35)
Relative Luminance0.2552
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Orange FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Material Deep Orange A400Ant Design Volcano 6Material Deep Orange 500
Color Notes
- Orange Red is kept as an exact CSS named color for #FF4500.
- Queries for orange red color code, FF4500, or orange red 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.
3.44:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
4.98:1AA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
3.27:1Large text / UI only
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
4.98:1AA
Best text colorDark textContrast 4.98:1 · AA
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
Orange Red 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
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Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-orange-red: #FF4500;
--color-orange-red-rgb: 255 69 0;
}class="bg-[#FF4500] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#B83200] ring-1 ring-[#FF4500]"{
"orangeRed": "#FF4500",
"orangeRedRgb": [255, 69, 0],
"orangeRedHsl": [16, 100, 50]
}