Dark Orange
Also known as: Rust Orange, Orange Rufous, Crustose Lichen, Burnt Orange
Dark Orange is a rich, vivid orange that reads as warm and inviting. It shines in children's products and fitness brands. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Dark Orange maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 4.59:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Dark Orange color codes
- HEX
- #C65102
- RGB
- rgb(198, 81, 2)
- RGBA
- rgba(198, 81, 2, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 98%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 99%, 78%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 59%, 99%, 22%)
- LAB
- lab(50.1 45.6 59.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.0% 0.166 44.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: chocolate#D2691E · ΔE 7.1
- RAL 2001 — Red orange#BE4E20 · ΔE 4.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dark Orange works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Orange
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Orange by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.59:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.58:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Dark Orange background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dark Orange
Dark Orange with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Orange
Dark Orange triad
Similar colors
- Bloodhound#BB5511 · ΔE 2.4
- Titian Red#BD5620 · ΔE 3.1
- Roland-Garros#BB5522 · ΔE 3.6
- Bolognese#BB4400 · ΔE 4.5
- Red Panda#C34B1B · ΔE 4.6
- Mahogany#C04000 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Orange is closest to Bleu Ciel.
Dark Orange FAQs
What color is Dark Orange?
Dark Orange is a dark orange with the hex code #C65102. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 98% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Orange?
The hex code for Dark Orange is #C65102. In RGB it's rgb(198, 81, 2), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 59%, 99%, 22%).
What colors go well with Dark Orange?
Dark Orange pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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