Tangerine

Q: How do I use #F08B0F in CSS?

You can use #F08B0F in CSS with: background-color: #F08B0F; or color: #F08B0F; or as an RGB value: rgb(240, 139, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 94%, 6%.

#F08B0F

Tangerine is a warm medium color with the hex code #F08B0F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 240, 139, 15 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 42%, 94%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tangerine color values

HEX: #F08B0F
RGB: 240, 139, 15
HSL: 33°, 88%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 42, 94, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tangerine sits at 33° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Tangerine is rendered as rgb(240, 139, 15), where the red channel dominates at 240, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Tangerine translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 42M 94Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (94%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Tangerine

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F08B0F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 240, 139, 15;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F08B0F',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 42%
Y: 94%
K: 6%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(240, 139, 15)
rgba(240, 139, 15, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 33° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F08B0F?

#F08B0F is Tangerine, a warm medium color with RGB values of 240, 139, 15. It has a hue of 33°, 88% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #F08B0F?

The RGB color code for #F08B0F is rgb(240, 139, 15). This means it contains 240 red, 139 green, and 15 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Tangerine a warm or cool color?

Tangerine (#F08B0F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #F08B0F in CSS?

You can use #F08B0F in CSS with: background-color: #F08B0F; or color: #F08B0F; or as an RGB value: rgb(240, 139, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 94%, 6%.