Orangealicious
Also known as: Furious Tiger , Gold Red , Kyawthuite , Buffallo Sauce
Orangealicious is a medium, vivid orange that reads as playful and vibrant. It earns its place in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.94:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Orangealicious color codes
- HEX
- #EE5511
- RGB
- rgb(238, 85, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 85, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(18, 87%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(18, 93%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 64%, 93%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(57.6 58.2 64.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.9% 0.200 39.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: orangered #FF4500 · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 2004: Pure orange #E75B12 · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Orangealicious works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Orangealicious
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Orangealicious by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.94:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Orangealicious background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Orangealicious
Orangealicious with its complement
Soft neighbors of Orangealicious
Orangealicious triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fiery Glow #F0531C · ΔE 1.8
- Kimchi #ED4B00 · ΔE 1.9
- Flame #E25822 · ΔE 2.5
- Magma #FF4E01 · ΔE 2.8
- Carrot Lava #FC5A1F · ΔE 3.3
- Basketball #EE6730 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Orangealicious is closest to Blue Ocean .
FAQ
Orangealicious FAQs
What color is Orangealicious?
Orangealicious is a medium orange with the hex code #EE5511. In HSL terms it has a hue of 18°, 87% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Orangealicious?
The hex code for Orangealicious is #EE5511. In RGB it's rgb(238, 85, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 64%, 93%, 7%).
What colors go well with Orangealicious?
Orangealicious pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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