Orange is a
warm medium color with the hex code #FC6E27.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
252, 110, 39 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 56%, 85%, 1% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Orange
#FC6E27
Orange color values
- HEX
- #FC6E27
- RGB
- 252, 110, 39
- HSL
- 20°, 97%, 57%
- CMYK
- 0, 56, 85, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Orange sits at 20° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 57% 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. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Orange is rendered as rgb(252, 110, 39), 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, Orange translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 56M 85Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 56% magenta, 85% 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Orange
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FC6E27;
--brand-primary-rgb: 252, 110, 39;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FC6E27',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 56%
Y: 85%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(252, 110, 39)
rgba(252, 110, 39, 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
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FC6E27?
#FC6E27 is Orange, a warm medium color with RGB values of 252, 110, 39. It has a hue of 20°, 97%
saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FC6E27?
The RGB color code for #FC6E27 is rgb(252, 110, 39). This means it contains 252 red,
110 green, and 39 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orange a warm or cool color?
Orange (#FC6E27) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FC6E27 in CSS?
You can use #FC6E27 in CSS with:
background-color: #FC6E27; or color: #FC6E27; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 110, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 56%, 85%, 1%.