Burning Orange is a
warm medium color with the hex code #FC642D.
Also known as
"Kazan Orange"
by Airbnb
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
252, 100, 45 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 60%, 82%, 1% 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
#FC642D aka “Kazan Orange” by Airbnb
Burning Orange color values
- HEX
- #FC642D
- RGB
- 252, 100, 45
- HSL
- 16°, 97%, 58%
- CMYK
- 0, 60, 82, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Burning Orange sits at 16° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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(252, 100, 45), where the red channel dominates at 252, 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 60M 82Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 60% magenta, 82% 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 Kazan Orange.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Burning Orange
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FC642D;
--brand-primary-rgb: 252, 100, 45;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FC642D',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 60%
Y: 82%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(252, 100, 45)
rgba(252, 100, 45, 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
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FC642D?
#FC642D is Burning Orange, a warm medium color with RGB values of 252, 100, 45. It has a hue of 16°, 97%
saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FC642D?
The RGB color code for #FC642D is rgb(252, 100, 45). This means it contains 252 red,
100 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Burning Orange a warm or cool color?
Burning Orange (#FC642D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FC642D in CSS?
You can use #FC642D in CSS with:
background-color: #FC642D; or color: #FC642D; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 100, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 60%, 82%, 1%.