Burnt Orange

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF7034?

RGB(255, 112, 52), HSL(17.7, 100.0%, 60.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 56.1%, 79.6%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FF7034 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.76:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#FF7034

Crayola color

Burnt Orange (#FF7034) is a vivid, deep orange with reddish-brown undertones, evoking the intense color produced when orange pigments are scorched. This Crayola color has strong associations with Texas Longhorns athletics, 1970s interior design, and autumnal harvest palettes. It is bolder and more complex than a pure orange, suggesting warmth, earthiness, and energy simultaneously.

Color Values

HEX

#FF7034

RGB

255, 112, 52

HSL

17.7, 100.0%, 60.2%

HSV

17.7, 79.6%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.1%, 79.6%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.7111 0.1887 41.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Burnt 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.