Pumpkin
HEX: #FF7518 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FF7518
255, 117, 24
24°, 100% ,54%
0, 54, 91, 0
About Pumpkin
Pumpkin (#FF7518) is a color with RGB(255, 117, 24) and HSL(24.2°, 100%, 54.7%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #18A2FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #18FF75 and #7518FF. The name comes from pepon (Greek).
- HEX: #FF7518
- RGB: 255, 117, 24
- HSL: 24.2°, 100%, 54.7%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #18A2FF
- Triadic colors: #18FF75, #7518FF
- The name comes from pepon (Greek).
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 #FF7518 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'pumpkin' has a fascinating etymological journey. It started with the Greek 'pepon' for a large melon. This moved into Latin as 'pepo' and then into Old French as 'pompon'. When the word entered English, it was initially 'pompion'. Over time, particularly in the 17th century, the 'pompion' evolved into 'pumpkin', likely influenced by similar-sounding words or regional pronunciations. The fruit itself, native to North America, was encountered by European explorers and settlers, who then applied their existing terminology for large gourds or melons to this new discovery.
First Recorded Use
The English word 'pumpkin' is a corruption of 'pompion', which itself derived from the Old French 'pompon', a modification of the Latin 'pepo' and ultimately the Greek 'pepon'. The earliest recorded use in English is around the 1540s.
Cultural Associations
Pumpkins hold significant cultural importance, especially in North America. They are iconic symbols of autumn, Halloween (carved into jack-o'-lanterns), and Thanksgiving (pumpkin pie). They are also used in various cuisines globally, from savory dishes to desserts. Their round, often orange, appearance makes them a popular decorative item. The 'Great Pumpkin' is a notable figure in the 'Peanuts' comic strip, further cementing its place in popular culture.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FF7518;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FF7518;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FF7518;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FF7518,
#18A2FF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FF7518,
#18A2FF
);
}// SCSS variable
$pumpkin: #FF7518;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pumpkin-r: 255;
$pumpkin-g: 117;
$pumpkin-b: 24;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $pumpkin;
color: rgba($pumpkin-r, $pumpkin-g, $pumpkin-b, 0.8);
}