Atomic Tangerine (#FFA474) — RGB(255,164,116), HSL, CMYK

Atomic Tangerine (#FFA474) is a bold, warm orange with strong peach undertones from the Crayola lineup. Its vivid, eye-catching energy suggests citrus, sunshine, and youthful exuberance, fitting naturally into 1990s-inspired neon aesthetics and retro graphic design. It functions well as an alert or call-to-action color in digital contexts needing energy and warmth.

Color Values

HEX

#FFA474

RGB

255, 164, 116

HSL

20.7, 100.0%, 72.7%

HSV

20.7, 54.5%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.7%, 54.5%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.7996 0.1253 48.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Atomic Tangerine

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.