1. red-oranges
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Safety Orange

Color Safety Orange red-orange (#ff6600):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Safety Orange red-orange (#ff6600):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Safety Orange / #ff6600

The HTML HEX code is #ff6600. The corresponding color name is "Safety Orange". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 255%, Green (G): 102%, Blue (B): 0%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 60%, Yellow (Y):100%, Black (K): 0%. In the HSL color space, #ff6600 has a hue of 24°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 24° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 100% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 62, a* (green to red) = 55, and b* (blue to yellow) = 71. The XYZ representation is X: 46, Y: 31, Z: 4. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5338, U (chrominance) = -0.2627, and V (chrominance) = 0.4090.

The decimal value of the color is 16737792. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #FF6600. Variations of the colour are #FFA366 for a 20% lighter version and #993D00 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #ff6600, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1627 Kelvin (1627K).

The approximate wavelength of #ff6600 is around 652.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Safety Orange (Hex: #ff6600): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Safety Orange (#ff6600) is a vibrant color that resembles the fiery glow of a setting sun. Its boldness and energy evoke feelings of warmth and enthusiasm. The intense hue is reminiscent of autumn leaves ablaze with golden and orange tones, creating a sense of natures transformation. This hue is also found in the skins of ripe oranges, exuding a feeling of freshness and vitality. Safety Orange can be likened to the flash of a construction cone, attracting attention and caution in its vibrant intensity. Its distinctiveness makes it ideal for high-visibility objects like traffic signs and sports equipment.

Tints and Shades of #ff6600 HEX color (Safety Orange)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #ff6600, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #FFD9BF
• #FFB380
• #FF8C40
• #ff6600
• #BF4D00
• #803300
• #401A00
• #000000

Tones of Safety Orange (#ff6600 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #ff6600, #cc7033 is the less saturated color, while #ff6600 is the most saturated one.

• #cc7033
• #d96e26
• #e66b1a
• #f2690d
• #ff6600
• #523f33
• #4a3426
• #422a1a
• #3b1f0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #ff6600;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #ff6600; }

.text {color:#ff6600;}

.background {background-color:#ff6600;}

.border {border:1px solid #ff6600;}