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Burnt Orange#CC5500

Burnt Orange color code is #CC5500. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with burnt orange.

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Burnt Orange Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Burnt Orange is 0.1933. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.31:1 against white and 4.87:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Burnt Orange on white4.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Burnt Orange on black4.87:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on Burnt Orange4.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on Burnt Orange4.87:1AA

Burnt Orange — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Burnt Orange?+
The hex code for Burnt Orange is #CC5500. In RGB it's rgb(204, 85, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(25, 100%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of Burnt Orange?+
Burnt Orange in RGB is (204, 85, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(204, 85, 0).
What is the CMYK value of Burnt Orange?+
Burnt Orange converts to CMYK(0%, 58%, 100%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CC5500.
Is burnt orange a warm or cool color?+
Burnt Orange (#CC5500) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 25° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does burnt orange belong to?+
Burnt Orange belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 25°, 100%, 40% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is burnt orange accessible for body text on a white background?+
Burnt Orange on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.31:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for burnt orange?+
The nearest Pantone match for Burnt Orange (#CC5500) is 16-1358 Burnt Orange, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Burnt Orange in design

Practical guidance for using burnt orange (#CC5500) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Burnt Orange (#CC5500) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Burnt Orange (#CC5500) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Burnt Orange flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — burnt orange can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Burnt Orange works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.