Pumpkin orange color

An intense orange like the inside of a pumpkin. It's the classic Halloween and fall decor color. It also shows up in throws, pillows and dinnerware to create a cozy, homey feel.

Also known as: pumpkin.

Pumpkin orange · #FF7518

About pumpkin orange

Pumpkin orange (#FF7518) is a warm, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the oranges family. It mixes 255 red, 117 green and 24 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, events, illustration.

Pumpkin orange shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Pumpkin orange color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: French blue

AnalogousClose to: Red, Canary yellow

TriadicClose to: Mint green, Violet

Split complementaryClose to: Cyan, Blue

TetradicClose to: Neon green, French blue, Magenta

Pumpkin orange color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Pumpkin orange

Analogous palette · Pumpkin orange

Complementary palette · Pumpkin orange

Triadic palette · Pumpkin orange

With neutrals palette · Pumpkin orange

With an accent palette · Pumpkin orange

Pumpkin orange contrast with text

White textContrast 2.7:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 7.8:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --pumpkin-orange: #FF7518;
  --pumpkin-orange-rgb: 255, 117, 24;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--pumpkin-orange); }
.text { color: var(--pumpkin-orange); }

Colors similar to pumpkin orange

Orange Neon orange Tangerine Burnt orange Cinnamon Orange red Coral Carrot orange Mahogany Tomato red

Themed palettes with this color

More oranges

Orange Tangerine Carrot orange Apricot Peach Coral Terracotta Burnt orange Salmon Rust Copper Neon orange Pastel orange Orange red

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for pumpkin orange?

The hex code for pumpkin orange is #FF7518. In RGB it is rgb(255, 117, 24), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 55%) and in CMYK 0, 54, 91, 0.

What is the complementary color of pumpkin orange?

Its complement on the color wheel is #18A2FF, close to French blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on pumpkin orange?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.7:1, while with black it is 7.8:1.