Mango Tango

#FF8243

Crayola color

Mango Tango (#FF8243) is a vivid, warm orange from the Crayola lineup, capturing the bright orange-red of ripe mango flesh with a playful, energetic name. It is more vivid and red-leaning than standard orange, suggesting tropical fruit, sunsets, and bold summer energy. It is effective in food and beverage branding, summer campaigns, and tropical design palettes.

Color Values

HEX

#FF8243

RGB

255, 130, 67

HSL

20.1, 100.0%, 63.1%

HSV

20.1, 73.7%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.0%, 73.7%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.7382 0.1701 45.3

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: #FF8243;
color: #FF8243;
border-color: #FF8243;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 400 #FB923C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.53:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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