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#FFA500Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Orange Color Code
Orange·#FFA500
Orange FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturationoklch(79.3% 0.171 71)
RGB
rgb(255, 165, 0)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(39 100% 50%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 35, 100, 0Print handoffLAB
75, 24, 79Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(79.3% 0.171 71)Modern perceptualOrange is a mid-tone, high-saturation CSS named color at #FFA500. If you searched for orange hex code, FFA500, or 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 contrast8.68:1
Best UseWarm CTAs, campaign accents, warnings, and energetic product moments
Tonal Scale
100#FFEFD1
300#FFD68A
500#FFB52E
600#FFA500
800#B87700
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
1.97:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
8.68:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
1.88:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 8.68:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(79.3% 0.171 71)
Relative Luminance0.4817
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Orange FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Material Amber 700Material Amber A700Tailwind Amber 500
Color Notes
- Orange is kept as an exact CSS named color for #FFA500.
- Queries for orange color code, FFA500, or 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.
1.97:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
8.68:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
1.88:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
8.68:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 8.68:1 · 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
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
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Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-orange: #FFA500;
--color-orange-rgb: 255 165 0;
}class="bg-[#FFA500] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#B87700] ring-1 ring-[#FFA500]"{
"orange": "#FFA500",
"orangeRgb": [255, 165, 0],
"orangeHsl": [39, 100, 50]
}