What color is Spanish Orange?
Spanish orange is a deep, warm orange with strong amber and brown undertones, hex #E86100, close to the color of a marigold petal in full bloom. The tone is rich and earthy, leaning darker than a bright citrus orange but still clearly orange rather than brown.
What is the meaning of the color Spanish Orange?
Named for the deep orange tones associated with Spanish craft and textile traditions, Spanish orange has roots in the pigments used in Iberian decorative arts from the 16th century onward. Spanish trade networks spread vivid orange dyes across Europe through saffron and other plant-based colorants cultivated in southern Spain. The color gained broader recognition as Spanish-influenced architecture and tilework, particularly from Andalusia, brought this warm, sun-baked orange into decorative use across the Americas. The clothing brand Zara, headquartered in Arteixo, Spain, has used tones in this range as a recurring seasonal signature in its autumn collections.
What colors go with Spanish Orange?
Colors that pair well with Spanish orange include:
Deep navy: sharp, grounding contrast
Ivory: warm, softening effect
Forest green: earthy, natural balance
Burnt sienna: tonal, rich depth
Charcoal gray: bold, modern anchor
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #E86100 |
color: #E86100;
|
| RGB | 232, 97, 0 |
color: rgb(232, 97, 0);
|
| RGB Percentage | 91%, 38%, 0% |
color: rgb(91%, 38%, 0%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 58%, 100%, 9% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 25°, 100%, 45% |
color: hsl(25, 100%, 45%);
|
| HSV | 25°, 100%, 91% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 36, 27, 32 |
color: lab(36% 27 32);
|
| Decimal | 15229184 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.spanish-orange {
color: #E86100;
}
$spanish-orange: #E86100;
rgb(232, 97, 0)