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Orange Red

#FA4A05

Orange Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #FA4A05. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 74, 5 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 70%, 98%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orange Red Color Values

HEX
#FA4A05
RGB
250, 74, 5
HSL
17°, 96%, 50%
CMYK
0, 70, 98, 2

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orange Red sits at 17° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 96% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Orange Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Orange Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 70%, 98%, 2% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Orange Red

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FA4A05;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 74, 5;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FA4A05',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 70%
Y: 98%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(250, 74, 5)
rgba(250, 74, 5, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

13 brand s with colors near 17° on the color wheel

Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Figma logo
Figma
SoundCloud logo
SoundCloud
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FA4A05?
#FA4A05 is Orange Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 250, 74, 5. It has a hue of 17°, 96% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FA4A05?
The RGB color code for #FA4A05 is rgb(250, 74, 5). This means it contains 250 red, 74 green, and 5 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orange Red a warm or cool color?
Orange Red (#FA4A05) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FA4A05 in CSS?
You can use #FA4A05 in CSS with: background-color: #FA4A05; or color: #FA4A05; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 74, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 70%, 98%, 2%.

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