Orange

#FF7538

Crayola color

Orange Crayola (#FF7538) is Crayola's signature orange crayon — deeper, more red-shifted, and richer than CSS orange. The Crayola orange has been a staple of children's art for over a century and carries enormous nostalgia in North American culture. Its warm, saturated character is associated with Halloween, autumn leaves, and classic cartoon aesthetics.

Color Values

HEX

#FF7538

RGB

255, 117, 56

HSL

18.4, 100.0%, 61.0%

HSV

18.4, 78.0%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.1%, 78.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.7183 0.1836 42.3

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FF7538;
color: #FF7538;
border-color: #FF7538;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 500 #F97316

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.85:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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