Flamingo is a
warm medium color with the hex code #F25022.
Also known as
"Microsoft Orange"
by Microsoft
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
242, 80, 34 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 67%, 86%, 5% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Flamingo
#F25022 aka “Microsoft Orange” by Microsoft
Flamingo color values
- HEX
- #F25022
- RGB
- 242, 80, 34
- HSL
- 13°, 89%, 54%
- CMYK
- 0, 67, 86, 5
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Flamingo sits at 13° on the color wheel with 89% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 89%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Flamingo is rendered as rgb(242, 80, 34), where the red channel dominates at 242, 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, Flamingo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 67M 86Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 67% magenta, 86% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Microsoft Orange.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Flamingo
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F25022;
--brand-primary-rgb: 242, 80, 34;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F25022',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 67%
Y: 86%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(242, 80, 34)
rgba(242, 80, 34, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Flamingo
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F25022?
#F25022 is Flamingo, a warm medium color with RGB values of 242, 80, 34. It has a hue of 13°, 89%
saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F25022?
The RGB color code for #F25022 is rgb(242, 80, 34). This means it contains 242 red,
80 green, and 34 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Flamingo a warm or cool color?
Flamingo (#F25022) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F25022 in CSS?
You can use #F25022 in CSS with:
background-color: #F25022; or color: #F25022; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 80, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 67%, 86%, 5%.