Pastel Orange

HEX: #FFB347 | Modern Palette

On White
1.78:1
FAIL
On Black
11.79:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFB347
RGB
255, 179, 71
HSL
35°, 100% ,63%
CMYK
0, 30, 72, 0

About Pastel Orange

Pastel Orange (#FFB347) is a color with RGB(255, 179, 71) and HSL(35.2°, 100%, 63.9%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #4793FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #47FFB3 and #B347FF.

  • HEX: #FFB347
  • RGB: 255, 179, 71
  • HSL: 35.2°, 100%, 63.9%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #4793FF
  • Triadic colors: #47FFB3, #B347FF

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

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 #FFB347 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #CDCD40
Protanopia #BDBD48
Tritanopia #FFAAAA
Achromatopsia #C2C2C2

Frequently Asked Questions

Pastel Orange (#FFB347) is a color with RGB(255, 179, 71) and HSL(35.2°, 100%, 63.9%).

#FFB347 pairs strongly with #4793FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFB347 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#FFB347 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

Similar Named Colors
Yellow Orange #FFAE42 ΔE 1.59
Dark Tangerine #FFA812 ΔE 3.88
Chrome Yellow #FFA700 ΔE 4.34
Orange #FFA500 ΔE 4.57

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFB347;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFB347;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFB347;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFB347,
        #4793FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFB347,
        #4793FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pastel-orange: #FFB347;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pastel-orange-r: 255;
$pastel-orange-g: 179;
$pastel-orange-b: 71;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $pastel-orange;
    color: rgba($pastel-orange-r, $pastel-orange-g, $pastel-orange-b, 0.8);
}