Pumpkin
Vibrant pumpkin orange with intense energy
Pumpkin is a saturated, high-energy orange that demands immediate attention. This intense shade works best as a bold accent rather than a full background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate grays for a grounded, modern look. The hex code for this punchy, autumnal tone is #ff7518, which supports crisp black text for excellent legibility.
Questions about Pumpkin
What is the hex code for Pumpkin?
Pumpkin is #ff7518. In RGB that is rgb(255, 117, 24), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 91%, 0%.
How should I use Pumpkin #ff7518 in my designs?
Treat Pumpkin as a strategic accent rather than a base, as its high saturation can quickly dominate a composition. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate grays, which temper the color’s intensity while maintaining excellent readability.
Is Pumpkin readable on white or black?
Pumpkin has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.