Orange (Pantone)
HEX: #FF5800 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FF5800
255, 88, 0
20°, 100% ,100%
0, 65.49, 100, 0
About Orange (Pantone)
Orange (Pantone) (#FF5800) is a color with RGB(255, 88, 0) and HSL(20.71°, 100%, 100%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #00A7FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00FF58 and #5800FF. The name comes from nāraṅga (Sanskrit).
- HEX: #FF5800
- RGB: 255, 88, 0
- HSL: 20.71°, 100%, 100%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Neon, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #00A7FF
- Triadic colors: #00FF58, #5800FF
- The name comes from nāraṅga (Sanskrit).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #FF5800 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'orange' came into English from Old French 'orange', which in turn came from Medieval Latin 'aurantia'. This Latin word is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word 'nāraṅga' (नारङ्ग), meaning 'orange tree'. The fruit was known in Europe before the color was named after it. Before the widespread adoption of 'orange' as a color name, the color was often referred to as 'red-yellow' or 'saffron'. The specific shade 'Orange (Pantone)' refers to a standardized color in the Pantone Matching System, a proprietary system used in various industries, especially graphic design, fashion design, product design, and manufacturing, to ensure consistent color reproduction.
First Recorded Use
c. 1300s
Cultural Associations
Orange is a vibrant and energetic color. In many Western cultures, it is associated with warmth, sunshine, enthusiasm, creativity, success, and autumn. It is also the color of Halloween. In some Eastern cultures, particularly in Hinduism and Buddhism, saffron orange is considered sacred and is often worn by monks and holy men, symbolizing renunciation and spirituality. In the Netherlands, orange is the national color, representing the House of Orange-Nassau. The specific Pantone shade #ff5800 is a bright, almost fiery orange, evoking strong feelings of energy and visibility.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FF5800;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FF5800;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FF5800;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FF5800,
#FFFFFF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FF5800,
#FFFFFF
);
}// SCSS variable
$orange-(pantone): #FF5800;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$orange-(pantone)-r: 255;
$orange-(pantone)-g: 88;
$orange-(pantone)-b: 0;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $orange-(pantone);
color: rgba($orange-(pantone)-r, $orange-(pantone)-g, $orange-(pantone)-b, 0.8);
}