A study in brown
Burnt Orange
#CC5500
- Family
- Brown
- L
- 0.595
- C
- 0.169
- H
- 45°
Notes
Burnt Orange is the rust-tinted orange of autumn leaves and 1970s upholstery. The exact value sits between true orange and red-brown, deep enough to feel earthy but bright enough to register as a hot color rather than a brown. It enjoyed a major revival in branding around 2018 when warm minimalism became fashionable in lifestyle and fashion. As a primary accent it sits well against cream and charcoal. Sage green alongside gives a vintage palette; deep teal yields richer contrast. Large areas suit editorial layouts; in UI contexts it can be mistaken for a hover state on an orange button.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Burnt Orange?
Burnt Orange is the rust-tinted orange of autumn leaves and 1970s upholstery. The exact value sits between true orange and red-brown, deep enough to feel earthy but bright enough to register as a hot color rather than a brown. Its hex code is #CC5500.
What are the tints and shades of Burnt Orange?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Burnt Orange (#CC5500) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Burnt Orange?
Its complementary color is #008DBB. Triadic partners are #009969 and #786ADD; analogous neighbours are #AF6F00 and #CF495C.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Burnt Orange?
Burnt Orange is #CC5500 - OKLCH 0.595 0.169 45°, rgb(204 85 0), in the brown family.