darkorange

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF8C00?

RGB(255, 140, 0), HSL(32.9, 100.0%, 50.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 45.1%, 100.0%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FF8C00 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.33:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#FF8C00

CSS color

Dark Orange (#FF8C00) is a vivid, warm amber-orange CSS named color, deeper than standard orange but retaining full saturation. It evokes a harvest moon, caramelized sugar, and tropical sunsets, with enough depth to distinguish itself from standard orange while maintaining high visibility. It is effective in food branding, sports teams, and bold, energetic design systems.

Color Values

HEX

#FF8C00

RGB

255, 140, 0

HSL

32.9, 100.0%, 50.0%

HSV

32.9, 100.0%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 45.1%, 100.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.7505 0.1791 58.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: darkorange

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.