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Darkorange Color — #FF8C00

Complete color reference for #FF8C00: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FF8C00
RGBrgb(255, 140, 0)
HSLhsl(33, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(33, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:45% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Colordarkorange
Decimal16747520
Luminance0.4002

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FF8C00 on White
Ratio: 2.33:1 — Fail
#FF8C00 on Black
Ratio: 9:1 — AAA
White on #FF8C00
Ratio: 2.33:1 — Fail
Black on #FF8C00
Ratio: 9:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFF9F2
100#FFEED9
200#FFDDB3
300#FFCB8C
400#FFB459
500#FF8C00
600#CC7000
700#995400
800#663800
900#402300

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #FF8C00?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 140, 0). The red channel is 255, green is 140, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FF8C00?

The HSL value is hsl(33, 100%, 50%). Hue is 33°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #FF8C00 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FF8C00 achieves a 2.33:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FF8C00?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FF8C00 is #0073FF.