What color is Pumpkin Orange?
Pumpkin is a vivid orange-red, hex #FF7518, with a warm, almost glowing quality similar to the flesh of a ripe cantaloupe. It is brighter and more saturated than a terracotta, with a strong red pull that keeps it from reading as a pure orange.
What is the meaning of the color Pumpkin Orange?
Named after the pumpkin fruit, the color gained cultural footing in North America through autumn harvest traditions tied to the 17th-century Pilgrim settlements, where the orange gourd was a staple crop. By the 19th century, the word pumpkin was used in American print to describe orange-toned dyes and fabrics. The shade spread further through Halloween iconography, which became commercially dominant in the United States by the early 20th century. Crayola standardized the name with their Pumpkin crayon, introduced in 1998, anchoring it as a recognized color in American consumer culture.
What colors go with Pumpkin Orange?
Colors that pair well with Pumpkin include:
Deep Navy: strong cool contrast
Forest Green: earthy, harvest balance
Cream: soft, warm complement
Charcoal: grounded, bold depth
Burgundy: rich warm pairing
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FF7518 |
color: #FF7518;
|
| RGB | 255, 117, 24 |
color: rgb(255, 117, 24);
|
| RGB Percentage | 100%, 46%, 9% |
color: rgb(100%, 46%, 9%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 54%, 91%, 0% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 24°, 100%, 55% |
color: hsl(24, 100%, 55%);
|
| HSV | 24°, 91%, 100% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 44, 28, 31 |
color: lab(44% 28 31);
|
| Decimal | 16741656 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.pumpkin-orange {
color: #FF7518;
}
$pumpkin-orange: #FF7518;
rgb(255, 117, 24)