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Color: Orange Red

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Category: red
Color Source: web
Luminance: 25.5%
Color Formats

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HEX
#FF4500
RGB
255, 69, 0
HSL
16, 100, 50
HSV
16, 100, 100
CMYK
0, 73, 100, 0
LAB
58, 68, 69
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Orange Red for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Orange Red on White
3.44:1
Orange Red on Black
6.10:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

FAIL
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

⚠ Good for accessibility

This color meets AA standards. Use with black text for best results.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Orange Red backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Orange Red Color

The Orange Red color (#FF4500) is a red color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Orange Red, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Orange Red has the hexadecimal code #FF4500 and RGB values of 255, 69, 0. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 16°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 50%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Orange Red.

Associated Emotions

Passion, energy, excitement, power, love, anger

Symbolism & Meaning

Strength, courage, determination, danger, warning

Marketing & Branding

Creates urgency, stimulates appetite, grabs attention

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Orange Red in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Call-to-action buttons
  • Error messages
  • Sale/discount badges
  • Navigation highlights

Interior Design

  • Accent walls
  • Dining room decor
  • Kitchen accessories
  • Bold furniture pieces

Graphic Design

  • Headlines
  • Sale promotions
  • Warning signs
  • Logo accents

Fashion & Clothing

  • Evening wear
  • Power suits
  • Accessories
  • Statement pieces
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Orange Red.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

620-750nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

127/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Orange Red.

CSS Examples

background-color: #FF4500;
color: #FF4500;
border: 2px solid #FF4500;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #FF450033;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FF4500, #ff7833);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Orange Red in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Orange Red as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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