What is the hex code for Orange Red?

The hex code for Orange Red is #FF4500. In RGB that is rgb(255, 69, 0), and in HSL it is hsl(16, 100%, 50%).

What RGB values make Orange Red?

Orange Red is 255 red, 69 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(255, 69, 0).

Orange Red scores 3.44:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: orangered directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FF4500.

#FF4500

Orange Red is an orange tone at #FF4500. It sits at 16 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 50% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Orange Red with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FFDACC

Tint 60%

#FFB599

Tint 40%

#FF8F66

Tint 20%

#FF6A33

Base

#FF4500

Shade 20%

#CC3700

Shade 40%

#992900

Shade 60%

#661C00

Shade 80%

#330E00

On white

Sample text

3.44:1

Large text only

On black

Sample text

6.1:1

Passes AA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Orange Red?: The hex code for Orange Red is #FF4500. In RGB that is rgb(255, 69, 0), and in HSL it is hsl(16, 100%, 50%).
What RGB values make Orange Red?: Orange Red is 255 red, 69 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(255, 69, 0).
Is Orange Red readable as text on a white background?: Orange Red scores 3.44:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Orange Red a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: orangered directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FF4500.