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International Orange

#FE5016

International Orange is a warm medium color with the hex code #FE5016. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 254, 80, 22 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 69%, 91%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

International Orange color values

HEX
#FE5016
RGB
254, 80, 22
HSL
15°, 99%, 54%
CMYK
0, 69, 91, 0

About this color

International Orange sits at 15° on the color wheel with 99% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 99%, 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, International Orange is rendered as rgb(254, 80, 22), where the red channel dominates at 254, 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 69M 91Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 69% magenta, 91% 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.

How to use International Orange

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FE5016;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 254, 80, 22;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FE5016',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 69%
Y: 91%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(254, 80, 22)
rgba(254, 80, 22, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FE5016?
#FE5016 is International Orange, a warm medium color with RGB values of 254, 80, 22. It has a hue of 15°, 99% saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FE5016?
The RGB color code for #FE5016 is rgb(254, 80, 22). This means it contains 254 red, 80 green, and 22 blue in the RGB color model.
Is International Orange a warm or cool color?
International Orange (#FE5016) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FE5016 in CSS?
You can use #FE5016 in CSS with: background-color: #FE5016; or color: #FE5016; or as an RGB value: rgb(254, 80, 22). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 69%, 91%, 0%.