NCS S 1070-Y80R Orange

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E06020?

RGB(224, 96, 32), HSL(20.0, 75.6%, 50.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 57.1%, 85.7%, 12.2%).

Q: Does #E06020 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.58:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#E06020

NCS color

NCS S 1070-Y80R (#E06020) is a vivid, deep NCS orange — a yellow with extreme red shift at very high chromaticness and moderate depth. This intense orange sits at the maximum energy point of the orange spectrum, used in safety equipment, harvest festival branding, and sports identities (particularly in the Netherlands and Syracuse, NY). It commands attention without inducing the urgency of red.

Color Values

HEX

#E06020

RGB

224, 96, 32

HSL

20.0, 75.6%, 50.2%

HSV

20.0, 85.7%, 87.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.1%, 85.7%, 12.2%

OKLCH

0.6418 0.1752 43.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 1070-Y80R Orange

Color Psychology

True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.

Design Usage

Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.