analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FF5500 — Pumpkin
#FF5500 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 20° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #FF5500
- fff5f0
- ffd6c1
- ffb692
- ff9763
- ff7834
- ff5805
- d54700
- a63700
- 772800
- 481800
- 190900
Color schemes using #FF5500
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#FF5500 FAQ
What color is #FF5500?
#FF5500 is a shade of pumpkin in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 100% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FF5500?
#FF5500 is rgb(255, 85, 0) in RGB, hsl(20, 100%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 67%, 100%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FF5500?
White text on this background reaches 3.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.55:1.
What colors go well with #FF5500?
Its direct complement is #00AAFF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #00FFD5 and #002AFF gives you contrast without the vibration.