What color is #F2881D?

#F2881D is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(242, 136, 29), and in HSL hsl(30, 89%, 53%).

Is #F2881D accessible as text?

On white, #F2881D has a contrast ratio of 2.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2881D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2881D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-400 (#FF8904).

What colors go well with #F2881D?

#F2881D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C87F2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2881D below.

Is #F2881D good for buttons?

#F2881D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2881D — white text only reaches 2.53:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2881D the same as CSS darkorange?

No — #F2881D is not the CSS named color darkorange, but darkorange (#FF8C00) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2881D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2881D

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2881D works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2881D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2881D Secondary #B5651D Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Tangerine as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F2881D Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Tangerine holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F2881D Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Tangerine opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F2881D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Tangerine sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F2881D Secondary #F2CBAE Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Tangerine is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Tangerine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F2881D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 99/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 69/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 64/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 50/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F2881D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E7D8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2CE1C — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #F2881D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2881D;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 136 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.8% 0.166 58.0);
  --color-50: #FEF7F0;
  --color-100: #FDEBD8;
  --color-200: #FAD6B2;
  --color-300: #F1B87E;
  --color-400: #E3994F;
  --color-500: #C97A2C;
  --color-600: #98612A;
  --color-700: #6B4723;
  --color-800: #46301B;
  --color-900: #2B1F13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tangerine: {
    50: '#FEF7F0',
    100: '#FDEBD8',
    200: '#FAD6B2',
    300: '#F1B87E',
    400: '#E3994F',
    500: '#C97A2C',
    600: '#98612A',
    700: '#6B4723',
    800: '#46301B',
    900: '#2B1F13',
  },
}

$base: #F2881D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F0;
$base-100: #FDEBD8;
$base-200: #FAD6B2;
$base-300: #F1B87E;
$base-400: #E3994F;
$base-500: #C97A2C;
$base-600: #98612A;
$base-700: #6B4723;
$base-800: #46301B;
$base-900: #2B1F13;
$base-hover: #CC6C0C;
$base-subtle: #F3DBC3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2881D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDEBD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAD6B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F1B87E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3994F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C97A2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98612A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B4723",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46301B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1F13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F2881D

Color Lab

Pairs with #F2881D

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