RAL 2003 Pastel Orange

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF7514?

RGB(255, 117, 20), HSL(24.8, 100.0%, 53.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 54.1%, 92.2%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FF7514 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.69:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#FF7514

RAL color

RAL 2003 Pastel Orange (#FF7514) is a bright, vivid orange from the RAL Classic system — despite its "pastel" name, it reads as a full-saturation warm orange. This lively tone is used in consumer product design, packaging, and architecture where a cheerful, high-energy orange without full-intensity harshness is needed.

Color Values

HEX

#FF7514

RGB

255, 117, 20

HSL

24.8, 100.0%, 53.9%

HSV

24.8, 92.2%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.1%, 92.2%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.7163 0.1912 47.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 2003 Pastel 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.