Sunset Orange

#FD5E53

Crayola color

Sunset Orange (#FD5E53) is a warm, vivid coral-red in the Crayola palette, capturing the brilliant orange-red of the sun at the horizon during a particularly vivid sunset. The colour sits between orange and red with enough warmth to evoke heat and light rather than danger. In illustration and design, sunset orange is used for sky gradients, warm accent colours, and any context referencing the beauty of golden hour and twilight.

Color Values

HEX

#FD5E53

RGB

253, 94, 83

HSL

3.9, 97.7%, 65.9%

HSV

3.9, 67.2%, 99.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.8%, 67.2%, 0.8%

OKLCH

0.6888 0.1959 27.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Vivid pinks project confidence, playfulness, and bold self-expression. They challenge traditional associations, carrying both the warmth of red and the creativity of violet. Hot pink in particular signals rebellion against conventions and unapologetic individuality.

Design Usage

Medium pink is effective for fashion brands, social media platforms, and marketing campaigns targeting Gen Z audiences. It makes impactful gradient elements when blended with purple or orange. Use it for accent buttons and promotional banners where energy and excitement should override corporate formality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FD5E53;
color: #FD5E53;
border-color: #FD5E53;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 500 #EF4444

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Compare With

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FD5E53?

RGB(253, 94, 83) · HSL(3.9, 97.7%, 65.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.8%, 67.2%, 0.8%)

Does #FD5E53 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.04:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FD5E53?

Use 000000 text on a #FD5E53 background; contrast on black is 6.9:1.