Burning Orange is a
warm medium color with the hex code #F36B21.
Also known as
"H-D Orange"
by Harley-Davidson
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
243, 107, 33 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 56%, 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.
Burning Orange
#F36B21 aka “H-D Orange” by Harley-Davidson
Burning Orange color values
- HEX
- #F36B21
- RGB
- 243, 107, 33
- HSL
- 21°, 90%, 54%
- CMYK
- 0, 56, 86, 5
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Burning Orange sits at 21° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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, Burning Orange is rendered as rgb(243, 107, 33), where the red channel dominates at 243, 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, Burning Orange translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 56M 86Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 56% 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 H-D Orange.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Burning Orange
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F36B21;
--brand-primary-rgb: 243, 107, 33;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F36B21',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 56%
Y: 86%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(243, 107, 33)
rgba(243, 107, 33, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Burning Orange
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 21° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F36B21?
#F36B21 is Burning Orange, a warm medium color with RGB values of 243, 107, 33. It has a hue of 21°, 90%
saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F36B21?
The RGB color code for #F36B21 is rgb(243, 107, 33). This means it contains 243 red,
107 green, and 33 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Burning Orange a warm or cool color?
Burning Orange (#F36B21) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F36B21 in CSS?
You can use #F36B21 in CSS with:
background-color: #F36B21; or color: #F36B21; or as an RGB value: rgb(243, 107, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 56%, 86%, 5%.