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California

#FD9D0D

California is a warm medium color with the hex code #FD9D0D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 253, 157, 13 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 95%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

California color values

HEX
#FD9D0D
RGB
253, 157, 13
HSL
36°, 98%, 52%
CMYK
0, 38, 95, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

California sits at 36° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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, California is rendered as rgb(253, 157, 13), where the red channel dominates at 253, 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, California translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 38M 95Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 38% magenta, 95% 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 California

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FD9D0D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 253, 157, 13;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FD9D0D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 95%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(253, 157, 13)
rgba(253, 157, 13, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 36° on the color wheel

Amazon logo
Amazon
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Cloudflare logo
Cloudflare
GitLab logo
GitLab

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FD9D0D?
#FD9D0D is California, a warm medium color with RGB values of 253, 157, 13. It has a hue of 36°, 98% saturation, and 52% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FD9D0D?
The RGB color code for #FD9D0D is rgb(253, 157, 13). This means it contains 253 red, 157 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.
Is California a warm or cool color?
California (#FD9D0D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FD9D0D in CSS?
You can use #FD9D0D in CSS with: background-color: #FD9D0D; or color: #FD9D0D; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 157, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 95%, 1%.

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