Spicy Orange (#d44500) Color Meaning, Codes and Information

A complete guide to Spicy Orange (#d44500) covering color values, harmonies, shades, meaning, and practical uses across design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Spicy Orange (#d44500) Color Information

Spicy Orange (#d44500) RGB value is (212, 69, 0). The hex color red value is 212, green is 69, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 42%, while the CMYK process values are 0%, 67%, 100%, and 17%.

Colors that pair well with Spicy Orange (#d44500) include Cherry (#D2042D), Broom Yellow (#D6AE01), and Robin Egg Blue (#00CCCC), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Malachite (#0BDA51), Ultrasonic Blue (#3B00DB), and Rich Electric Blue (#0892D0) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Spicy Orange color swatch with hex value #D44500 and RGB value (212,69,0)
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Spicy Orange (#d44500) Color Meaning

Spicy Orange (#D44500) is a vibrant, warm orange-red with intense, fiery undertones reminiscent of chili peppers and autumn spices. Its bold, energetic tone conveys warmth, excitement, and vitality. Pigments in this spectrum were often used in textiles, ceramics, and painting to evoke attention, energy, and liveliness. In modern design, Spicy Orange serves as a striking accent that commands presence. Symbolically, Spicy Orange (#D44500) represents passion, energy, and creativity. It evokes confidence, warmth, and dynamic movement. In interiors, it energizes spaces and highlights focal areas. In fashion, it communicates boldness and adventurous style. Artists use Spicy Orange to infuse compositions with vibrancy, intensity, and visual excitement. Spicy Orange (#D44500) has associations with fire, harvest, and celebration. Across regions, shades of red-orange symbolize courage, vitality, and enthusiasm. Today, Spicy Orange is widely applied in branding, interiors, and textiles to convey energy, warmth, and lively personality.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Spicy Orange (#d44500) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX
#d44500
RGB
rgb(212, 69, 0)
HSL
hsl(20°, 100%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 100%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(20°, 100%, 83%)
XYZ
29.2795 18.2533 1.9800
Yxy
18.2533 0.5914 0.3687
Hunter Lab
42.7239 4.7388 2.2535
CIE-Lab
49.8019 54.0561 60.8578

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Spicy Orange (#d44500) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red212 / 255 (83%)
83%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

A full range of Spicy Orange (#d44500) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Spicy Orange (#d44500) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split Complementary

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Spicy Orange (#d44500) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

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#d44500

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Spicy Orange (#d44500) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.

Normal Vision

Spicy Orange (#d44500)

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #d44500;

Text Color

color: #d44500;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #d44500;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #d4450040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #d44500;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d44500 0%, #802b00 100%);

Seamless Patterns

High-resolution seamless patterns featuring Spicy Orange (#d44500) provide ready-to-use backgrounds, wallpapers, and print designs for any project.

Diagonal Stripes
Polka Dots
Chevron
Diamond Grid
Hexagon
Waves
Crosshatch
Zigzag
Brick Wall
Triangles
Circles Grid
Herringbone

Icons

A collection of popular icons in Spicy Orange (#d44500) offers ready-to-use visuals for interfaces, designs, and creative projects.

Real-World Applications

Real-world mockups of Spicy Orange (#d44500) showcase its versatility across fashion, interiors, branding, and product packaging.

Fashion
Colored T-Shirt
Fashion
Baseball Cap
Interior
Living Room
Exterior
Office Complex
BRAND
Brands
Aluminum Can
Vehicle
Glossy Sportscar
Brands
Shopping Bag
Interior
Matte Wall
Brands
Flagship Phone

Useful Color Tools

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Spicy Orange (#d44500) Color FAQs

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