Reddit OrangeRed

The hex color #FF4500 is rgb(255, 69, 0), also known as Reddit OrangeRed.

Used in the brand palettes of Reddit.

#FF4500 Color Codes

HEX

#FF4500

RGB

rgb(255, 69, 0)

HSL

hsl(16, 100%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 73%, 100%, 0%)

Tints & Shades of #FF4500

Shades (darker)

#D43900

#AA2D00

#802200

#551700

#2B0B00

Tints (lighter)

#FF632B

#FF8255

#FFA280

#FFC1AA

#FFE0D4

Text Contrast & Accessibility

White text — ratio 3.44:1 (large text only)

Black text — ratio 6.10:1 (passes AA)

Pair #FF4500 with black text — that combination passes WCAG AA for normal text at 6.10:1. For WCAG 2.1 AA, normal text needs at least 4.5:1 and large text at least 3:1 — test other pairings with the contrast checker.

About #FF4500

#FF4500 is a medium, vivid warm orange. In HSL that's a hue of 16°, 100% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a warm tone that reads best alongside cooler accents.

Complementary & analogous

#00BBFF

#FFC300

#FF003C

Colors similar to #FF4500

The closest colors to #FF4500 that have their own page here.

#FF5700

Reddit Orange

#FF5F00

Mastercard Orange

#F25022

Microsoft Red

#FF6600

Dunkin' Orange

#FF6700

Nike Orange

#FF671F

Dunkin' Dark Orange

#ED1C16

Coca-Cola Dark Red

#DA291C

McDonald's Red

Frequently asked about #FF4500

What is the RGB value of #FF4500?

#FF4500 is rgb(255, 69, 0) — red 255, green 69, blue 0.

What is the CMYK value of #FF4500?

#FF4500 converts to cmyk(0%, 73%, 100%, 0%), useful for print work.

Is #FF4500 a warm or cool color?

#FF4500 is a medium, vivid warm orange (hue 16°, 100% saturation, 50% lightness).

Which brands use #FF4500?

#FF4500 (Reddit OrangeRed) appears in the brand palettes of Reddit.