Blood Orange Color Psychology & Meaning
Blood Orange is the color of Italian citrus — deep vermillion that bleeds into amber, against cream and near-black. Dramatic, Mediterranean, irresistible.
#FFFBF0
#E83E2D
#FF8C1A
#1A1A1A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Blood Orange
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AAA
WCAG Grade
16.8:1
Contrast Ratio
2,102
Saves
5,621
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Use #FFFBF0 as the background. Use #E83E2D as the primary accent. Use #FF8C1A as secondary. Use #1A1A1A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Blood Orange — warm, vibrant, bold.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Blood Orange color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 96.5% | 255, 251, 240 | 0%, 2%, 6%, 0% | 44°, 100%, 97% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 20.8% | 232, 62, 45 | 0%, 73%, 81%, 9% | 5°, 80%, 54% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 40.1% | 255, 140, 26 | 0%, 45%, 90%, 0% | 30°, 100%, 55% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.0% | 26, 26, 26 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 90% | 0°, 0%, 10% |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Blood Orange palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Blood oranges grow primarily in Sicily, where cold nights produce the distinctive anthocyanin pigmentation. The color has been associated with premium Italian produce and cuisine.
Best Design Use Cases
Warm cream background. Deep blood red for primary brand elements. Amber for warmth. Near-black for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Food and beverage, Italian brands, luxury, agriculture.
How to Implement the Blood Orange Color Scheme
To use this Blood Orange color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #FFFBF0 for the main background and #E83E2D for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1A1A1A and #FFFBF0 is 16.83:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.