Portland Orange

HEX: #FF5A36 | Modern Palette

On White
3.10:1
FAIL
On Black
6.77:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF5A36
RGB
255, 90, 54
HSL
10°, 100% ,60%
CMYK
0, 65, 79, 0

About Portland Orange

Portland Orange (#FF5A36) is a color with RGB(255, 90, 54) and HSL(10.7°, 100%, 60.6%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #36DBFF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #36FF5A and #5A36FF. The name comes from Portland Orange (English).

  • HEX: #FF5A36
  • RGB: 255, 90, 54
  • HSL: 10.7°, 100%, 60.6%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #36DBFF
  • Triadic colors: #36FF5A, #5A36FF
  • The name comes from Portland Orange (English).

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Color Palettes

Portland Orange #FF5A36 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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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

Portland Orange #FF5A36 pairs with #36DBFF as its complementary color, and #36FF5A and #5A36FF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

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

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Analogous

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

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Triadic

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

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Split-Complementary

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

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Tetradic (Square)

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

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Monochromatic

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

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Portland Orange #FF5A36 moves from dark #1A0500 tones through the base color to lighter #FFEAE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #A2A223
Protanopia #7C7C39
Tritanopia #FF5656
Achromatopsia #929292

Frequently Asked Questions

Portland Orange (#FF5A36) is a color with RGB(255, 90, 54) and HSL(10.7°, 100%, 60.6%).

#FF5A36 pairs strongly with #36DBFF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF5A36 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#FF5A36 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Portland Orange is linked to Portland Orange from English, meaning A specific shade of orange, often associated with the city of Portland, Oregon, or its sports teams..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Portland Orange
Meaning A specific shade of orange, often associated with the city of Portland, Oregon, or its sports teams.
Language English
First Recorded Use 20th Century

History

The color 'Portland Orange' is not a traditional, ancient color name but rather a modern designation. Its primary association comes from the branding of the Portland Trail Blazers NBA team, whose original colors included a distinct orange. This specific hex code (#ff5a36) is often cited as the official or a very close approximation of the orange used by the team. The name solidifies its connection to the city of Portland, Oregon, through this prominent cultural touchstone.

First Recorded Use

Likely mid-to-late 20th century, gaining prominence with sports team branding.

Cultural Associations

Strongly associated with the Portland Trail Blazers NBA team, and by extension, the city of Portland, Oregon. It evokes a sense of local pride and sports fandom. It's a vibrant, energetic orange.

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Giants Orange #FE5A1D ΔE 4.46
Orioles Orange #FB4F14 ΔE 4.55

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FF5A36;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FF5A36;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FF5A36;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF5A36,
        #36DBFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FF5A36,
        #36DBFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$portland-orange: #FF5A36;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$portland-orange-r: 255;
$portland-orange-g: 90;
$portland-orange-b: 54;

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