Fanta Orange Color Palette
#FF7A00 · #FFD200 · #E31837 · #FFFFFF
Use #FF7A00 as the background. Use #FFD200 as the primary accent. Use #E31837 as secondary. Use #FFFFFF as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Fanta Orange — playful, bright, youthful.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Fanta 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: 35.2% | 255, 122, 0 | 0%, 52%, 100%, 0% | 29°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 67.4% | 255, 210, 0 | 0%, 18%, 100%, 0% | 49°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 17.3% | 227, 24, 55 | 0%, 89%, 76%, 11% | 351°, 81%, 49% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% |
Fanta Orange Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Fanta Orange palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Fanta Orange Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFFFF on #E31837 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.72:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E31837 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.72:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E31837 on #FFD200 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.25:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FFD200 on #E31837 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.25:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FFFFFF on #FF7A00 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF7A00 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E31837 on #FF7A00 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF7A00 on #E31837 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFD200 on #FF7A00 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF7A00 on #FFD200 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFFFFF on #FFD200 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFD200 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Fanta Orange palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Fanta Orange
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #FFD200 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #FFD200 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Fanta Orange Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #FFD200 for small UI elements on #FF7A00 — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #FFFFFF on #FF7A00 — 2.6:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #E31837 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #FFD200.
How to Implement the Fanta Orange Color Scheme
To use this Fanta 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 #FF7A00 for the main background and #FFD200 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #FFFFFF and #FF7A00 is 2.61:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Fanta Orange Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Fanta Orange color palette?
The Fanta Orange palette contains #FF7A00, #FFD200, #E31837, #FFFFFF. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Fanta Orange color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #FFFFFF on #E31837 reaches 4.7:1 (AA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Fanta Orange palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #002FFF, #AAF20D, #1A140F extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Fanta Orange palette create?
Fanta Orange reads as playful, bright, youthful. Saturated yellow drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Fanta Orange color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Fanta Orange palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Fanta Orange palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Fanta Orange's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.