Orangered Color — #FF4500
Complete color reference for #FF4500: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.
Color Format Conversions
#FF4500rgb(255, 69, 0)hsl(16, 100%, 50%)hsv(16, 100%, 100%)C:0% M:73% Y:100% K:0%orangered167293440.2552WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.
Shades & Tints Scale
Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Split Complementary
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RGB equivalent of #FF4500?
The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 69, 0). The red channel is 255, green is 69, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).
What is the HSL value of #FF4500?
The HSL value is hsl(16, 100%, 50%). Hue is 16°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.
Does #FF4500 meet WCAG accessibility standards?
On a white background, #FF4500 achieves a 3.44:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 6.1:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
What is the complementary color of #FF4500?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FF4500 is #00BBFF.