Vibrant Orange color: hex code #FF6216
Vibrant Orange has the hex code #FF6216. It is a vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 38.4% green and 8.6% blue (255, 98, 22).
Its hue angle is 20°, with 100% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 62% magenta, 91% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.01:1).
Vibrant Orange (#FF6216) color codes
| HEX | #FF6216 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 98, 22) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 38.4%, 8.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 100%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(20, 91%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 62%, 91%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.71, 56.93, 66.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.71, 87.66, 49.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.758, 30.06, 4.152) | |
| Decimal | 16736790 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Vibrant Orange, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FF6216 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FF6216 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FF6216 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#907f00Protanopia
no red cones#b6a204Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff3655Tritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff6216; }
.text { color: #ff6216; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff6216; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 98 22 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff6216, #ffd616); }Similar colors
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See #FF6216 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FF6216?
- #FF6216 is a vivid orange known as Vibrant Orange. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Vibrant Orange?
- The RGB value is 255, 98, 22: 255 red, 98 green and 22 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Vibrant Orange?
- The complementary color is #16B3FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF6216?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.01:1 and white text 3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.