Giants Orange

HEX: #FE5A1D | Modern Palette

On White
3.14:1
FAIL
On Black
6.69:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FE5A1D
RGB
254, 90, 29
HSL
16°, 88% ,99%
CMYK
0, 64.57, 88.58, 0.39

About Giants Orange

Giants Orange (#FE5A1D) is a color with RGB(254, 90, 29) and HSL(16.27°, 88.58%, 99.61%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #1DC1FE, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #1DFE5A and #5A1DFE. The name comes from Giants Orange (English).

  • HEX: #FE5A1D
  • RGB: 254, 90, 29
  • HSL: 16.27°, 88.58%, 99.61%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #1DC1FE
  • Triadic colors: #1DFE5A, #5A1DFE
  • The name comes from Giants Orange (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FE5A1D from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #A2A200
Protanopia #7B7B22
Tritanopia #FF5555
Achromatopsia #919191

Frequently Asked Questions

Giants Orange (#FE5A1D) is a color with RGB(254, 90, 29) and HSL(16.27°, 88.58%, 99.61%).

#FE5A1D pairs strongly with #1DC1FE as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FE5A1D is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FE5A1D is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Giants Orange is linked to Giants Orange from English, meaning A specific shade of orange associated with the San Francisco Giants baseball team..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Giants Orange
Meaning A specific shade of orange associated with the San Francisco Giants baseball team.
Language English
First Recorded Use 20th Century

History

The color 'Giants Orange' (often officially referred to as 'Orange' by the team) became prominent with the San Francisco Giants baseball team when they moved from New York to San Francisco in 1958. While the New York Giants also used orange, the specific shade and its strong association with the San Francisco identity solidified from this period. The color is a core part of their team branding, uniforms, and merchandise. The hex code #fe5a1d is a common representation of this specific vibrant orange.

First Recorded Use

1958

Cultural Associations

Giants Orange is deeply ingrained in the sports culture of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is immediately recognizable as representing the San Francisco Giants, a Major League Baseball team with a long and storied history, including multiple World Series championships. Fans often wear this color to games and in everyday life to show their support. It symbolizes team pride, tradition, and the vibrant spirit of the team's fanbase. The color is also frequently seen in local businesses and decorations during baseball season.

Similar Named Colors
International Orange #FF4F00 ΔE 2.02
Orioles Orange #FB4F14 ΔE 2.14
Orange (Pantone) #FF5800 ΔE 2.33
Willpower Orange #FD5800 ΔE 2.43

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FE5A1D;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FE5A1D;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FE5A1D;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FE5A1D,
        #FDFEFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FE5A1D,
        #FDFEFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$giants-orange: #FE5A1D;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$giants-orange-r: 254;
$giants-orange-g: 90;
$giants-orange-b: 29;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $giants-orange;
    color: rgba($giants-orange-r, $giants-orange-g, $giants-orange-b, 0.8);
}