This page provides a listing of many of the most popular and well-known tints and shades of orange, including color names Hex and RGB codes. Orange sits between red and yellow on the color wheel and is a secondary color. I aim to provide a useful resource to designers and anyone interested in a wide variety of light and dark variations of orange.
Shades of orange can range from light pale variations, to deep dark brownish looking orange colors. Orange shades can be modern looking, energy inducing and youthful, while others can seem more subtle and elegant.
Popular shades with interior design and paint include, Coral, Sand, Terracotta and Burnt orange. Bright oranges like Neon and Safety are used for road signs and high visibility clothing. Some of my favorites include Alloy, Bronze, Tiger and Aerospace
Orange
HEX #FF8000
RGB 255 128 0
This is about as true to orange as you can get, in light (RGB model) it’s made from Red 255, Green 128 and Blue 0.
Shades of Orange – Names & Color Codes
Light Orange
HEX #FFA667
RGB 255 166 103
Dark Orange
HEX #DD5C00
RGB 221 92 0
Fire
HEX #E25825
RGB 226 88 37
Representing one of the colors of fire, its considered an orange red.
Pumpkin
HEX #FF7415
RGB 255 116 21
This is a bright orange, resembling the color of the pumpkin.
Sandstone
HEX #D7722A
RGB 215 114 42
Sandstone can come in different tones, including a tan and orange variation.
Royal
HEX #F98129
RGB 249 129 41
Royal is a medium strength orange tint.
Marmalade
HEX #D06002
RGB 208 96 2
This is a darker shade which resembles a common color of orange Marmalade.
Tiger
HEX #FD6A00
RGB 253 106 0
Tiger is a strong vibrant color, and one of the most attractive variations.
Amber
HEX #FBBD04
RGB 251 189 4
The color Amber sits midway between yellow and orange, and is the color of tree amber.
Tangerine
HEX #F98128
RGB 249 129 40
The bright tint of orange is the medium color of the Tangerine.
Squash
HEX #C95C0A
RGB 201 92 10
Squash is a darker shade with a brownish tinge.
Apricot
HEX #EE820D
RGB 238 130 13
This is a medium orange with a yellow tinge which resembles the color of the Apricot.
Carrot
HEX #EC7216
RGB 236 114 22
A darker shade of orange which is similar in color to the Carrot.
Bronze
HEX #B9560E
RGB 185 86 14
Bronze color is often considered a dark shade of orange with a strong brown tinge.
Burnt
HEX #CC5500
RGB 204 85 0
This dark shade has almost equal amounts of red and yellow.
Alloy
HEX #C46210
RGB 196 98 16
Alloy is a dark shade of orange with a strong brownish tinge.
Aerospace
HEX #FF4F00
RGB 225 79 0
Aerospace orange is the color of the launch suits that NASA Astronauts wear.
Safety
HEX #FF6700
RGB 255 103 0
Safety orange is the color often used in road signs, traffic cones and for other safety purposes.
Persian
HEX #D99058
RGB 217 144 88
Persian orange is a pale clay looking variation, often found in Persian carpets or rugs.
Soda
HEX #FA5B3D
RGB 250 91 61
Named because of its similarity to a common color of orange soda, it’s a medium shade with a pinkish tinge.
Princeton
HEX #F58025
RGB 245 128 37
Orange and black are the two main colors associated with Princeton University, it’s a medium to bright variation.
Peel
HEX #FF9500
RGB 255 149 0
Peel is a medium brightness orange.
Rust
HEX #8D4004
RGB 141 61 4
Rust is a dark shade, resembling the color of rust, it has a brownish tinge.
Marigold
HEX #EAA222
RGB 234 162 34
Named after the Marigold Flower, it can vary, however generally it’s a strong bright orange.
Ginger
HEX #BE5505
RGB 190 85 5
Ginger is a dark orange with a sometimes reddish and/or brownish tinge.
Spice
HEX #7B3804
RGB 123 56 4
Spice has a darker or weaker orange tone with a brown tinge.
Yam
HEX #CC5800
RGB 204 88 0
Referring to Yams with a more orange tone, this variation has a darker and brownish appearance.
Beer
HEX #F28F1C
RGB 242 143 28
Beer is a medium orange with a brownish tinge, it represents the common color of beer.
Tangelo
HEX #FC4C02
RGB 252 76 2
Tangelo is a strong and relativity bright shade, which is similar to the common color of the fruit it’s named after.
Neon
HEX #FF510C
RGB 225 81 12
Neon, also known as fluorescent orange is extremely bright, resembling the color of the orange neon lights created in the early 20th century.
Coral
HEX #FF7F52
RGB 255 127 82
Coral is a pinkish orange and in commonly used in clothing and interior design.
Terracotta
HEX #E2725B
RGB 226 114 91