Outrageous Orange

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF6E4A?

RGB(255, 110, 74), HSL(11.9, 100.0%, 64.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 56.9%, 71.0%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FF6E4A meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.77:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#FF6E4A

Crayola color

Outrageous Orange (#FF6E4A) is a bold, vivid Crayola orange-red that lives up to its name — energetic, attention-grabbing, and unapologetically bright. Introduced as one of Crayola's "fluorescent" crayon colors, it sits between orange and red with an almost neon character. It's used in children's artwork, Halloween decoration, and high-energy brand communication.

Color Values

HEX

#FF6E4A

RGB

255, 110, 74

HSL

11.9, 100.0%, 64.5%

HSV

11.9, 71.0%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.9%, 71.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.7106 0.1847 35.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Outrageous 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.