Color Name: Dark Orange
Hex Color Code: #FF8C00
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 140, 0)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 45.1%, 100.0%, 0.0%






What color is Dark Orange?

Dark Orange color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Orange is #FF8C00, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 140, 0).

In the RGB color model, Dark Orange has a red value of 255, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 45.1% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Orange has a hue of 32.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.


Dark Orange is cool or warm?

The color Dark Orange is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dark Orange?

Dark Orange has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Dark Orange color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 140, 0)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
45.10%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(32.94deg, 100.0 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
32.94°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(115, 140, 0)
Red
115 (45.1%)
Yellow
140 (54.9%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.94°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 32.94°

W: 0.00 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 50.62

Y : 40.02

Z : 5.06

YXY

Y1 : 40.02

X : 0.53

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 45.10%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 40 %

Munsell Color System

5YR 7.0/18

CIE-Lab

L : 69.48

A : 36.83

B : 75.49

CIE-Lch

L : 69.48

C : 84

H : 63.99

CIE-Luv

L : 69.48

U : 95.89

V : 65.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.26

A : 32.13

B : 39.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Orange


Here are the colors similar to Dark Orange . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#F6890A
Neon Tangerine
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#F28500
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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#FF9933
Deep Saffron
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Orange to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Orange to Pantone PMS


#FF8F1C
PANTONE 1495 C
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#FE8F1D
PANTONE 3588 C
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#F68D2E
PANTONE 715 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#FF8200
PANTONE 151 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Orange to British Standard 4800


#FF932B
BS 08-E-55 - Orange
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#FF8311
BS 08-E-51 - Golden Ambar
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Orange to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Orange to RAL Classic


#F09200
RAL 1037 - Sun Yellow
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#F99A1C
RAL 1033 - Dahlia Yellow
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#E88C00
RAL 1007 - Daffodil Yellow
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#FF9B00
RAL 1028 - Melon Yellow
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


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#F7931A
Bitcoin Orange
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Orange


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Orange . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Orange to Valspar


#FC8901
Orange Fruit (2011-1)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#F79322
Darling Clementine (V012-3)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#FE9A20
Monarch Wing (2008-1A)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#EE8E01
Pencil Me In (V014-3)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Orange to Benjamin Moore


#F98A0C
Orange Juice (2017-10)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#FC931E
Sharp Cheddar (2017-20)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#FC9537
Carrot Stick (2016-30)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#F78523
Citrus Orange (2016-20)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Orange to Dunn-Edwards


#FF8D28
Instant Orange (DEA 114)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#FF9532
Energy Orange (DE 5223)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#FF9731
Orange Jewel (DEA 115)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#FF8830
Bright Mango (DE 5195)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)





Behr


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Orange to Behr


#FA9335
Joyful Orange (P240-7)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#FD9D43
Exotic Blossom (P240-6)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#FFA035
Blazing Bonfire (P250-7)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#F09650
Toucan (P230-6)
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Orange to Sherwin Williams


#EB882C
Carnival (SW 6892)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#EC8430
Navel (SW 6887)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#F4A045
Osage Orange (SW 6890)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#D88F32
Curry (SW 6671)
ΔE - 8.17 (91.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Dark Orange color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Orange to PPG Paints


#EF913E
Dynamo (PPG17-22)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#ED9B44
Cornucopia (PPG1203-7)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#F69A54
Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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