What color is Burnt Orange?
Burnt orange is a deep, warm reddish-orange with strong brown undertones, hex #BE5103, close to the color of dried terracotta clay. It is darker and earthier than a standard orange, with a muted, dusty quality rather than a bright or vivid tone.
What is the meaning of the color Burnt Orange?
The name burnt orange first appeared in English as a color term in the late 19th century, reflecting a tradition of naming colors after materials or processes that alter their natural state, as with burnt sienna. The color gained wider recognition in the 20th century through interior design and textile trends that favored earthy, harvest-inspired palettes, particularly during the 1970s. The University of Texas at Austin adopted burnt orange as its official school color in 1928, anchoring the color firmly to collegiate identity in American culture.
What colors go with Burnt Orange?
Colors that pair well with Burnt orange include:
Navy blue: sharp, grounding contrast
Cream: soft, warm balance
Forest green: rich earthy depth
Mustard yellow: warm tonal harmony
Charcoal gray: strong neutral anchor
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #BE5103 |
color: #BE5103;
|
| RGB | 190, 81, 3 |
color: rgb(190, 81, 3);
|
| RGB Percentage | 75%, 32%, 1% |
color: rgb(75%, 32%, 1%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 57%, 98%, 25% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 25°, 97%, 38% |
color: hsl(25, 97%, 38%);
|
| HSV | 25°, 98%, 75% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 30, 22, 26 |
color: lab(30% 22 26);
|
| Decimal | 12472579 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.burnt-orange {
color: #BE5103;
}
$burnt-orange: #BE5103;
rgb(190, 81, 3)