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International Orange

#FB5604

International Orange is a warm medium color with the hex code #FB5604. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 251, 86, 4 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 66%, 98%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

International Orange color values

HEX
#FB5604
RGB
251, 86, 4
HSL
20°, 97%, 50%
CMYK
0, 66, 98, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

International Orange sits at 20° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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, International Orange is rendered as rgb(251, 86, 4), where the red channel dominates at 251, 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, International Orange translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 66M 98Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 66% magenta, 98% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use International Orange

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FB5604;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 251, 86, 4;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FB5604',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 66%
Y: 98%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(251, 86, 4)
rgba(251, 86, 4, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 20° on the color wheel

GitLab logo
GitLab
Instagram logo
Instagram
SoundCloud logo
SoundCloud
Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FB5604?
#FB5604 is International Orange, a warm medium color with RGB values of 251, 86, 4. It has a hue of 20°, 97% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FB5604?
The RGB color code for #FB5604 is rgb(251, 86, 4). This means it contains 251 red, 86 green, and 4 blue in the RGB color model.
Is International Orange a warm or cool color?
International Orange (#FB5604) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FB5604 in CSS?
You can use #FB5604 in CSS with: background-color: #FB5604; or color: #FB5604; or as an RGB value: rgb(251, 86, 4). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 66%, 98%, 2%.

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