Pumpkin

HEX: #FF7518 | Modern Palette

On White
2.69:1
FAIL
On Black
7.81:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF7518
RGB
255, 117, 24
HSL
24°, 100% ,54%
CMYK
0, 54, 91, 0

About Pumpkin

Pumpkin (#FF7518) is a color with RGB(255, 117, 24) and HSL(24.2°, 100%, 54.7%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #18A2FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #18FF75 and #7518FF. The name comes from pepon (Greek).

  • HEX: #FF7518
  • RGB: 255, 117, 24
  • HSL: 24.2°, 100%, 54.7%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #18A2FF
  • Triadic colors: #18FF75, #7518FF
  • The name comes from pepon (Greek).

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Color Palettes

Pumpkin #FF7518 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.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Pumpkin #FF7518 pairs with #18A2FF as its complementary color, and #18FF75 and #7518FF 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 Pumpkin #FF7518 moves from dark #1A0A00 tones through the base color to lighter #FFF0E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #ADAD00
Protanopia #8D8D1E
Tritanopia #FF6E6E
Achromatopsia #9E9E9E

Frequently Asked Questions

Pumpkin (#FF7518) is a color with RGB(255, 117, 24) and HSL(24.2°, 100%, 54.7%).

#FF7518 pairs strongly with #18A2FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF7518 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FF7518 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Pumpkin is linked to pepon from Greek, meaning ripe, mellow (referring to a melon).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word pepon
Meaning ripe, mellow (referring to a melon)
Language Greek
First Recorded Use 16th Century

History

The word 'pumpkin' has a fascinating etymological journey. It started with the Greek 'pepon' for a large melon. This moved into Latin as 'pepo' and then into Old French as 'pompon'. When the word entered English, it was initially 'pompion'. Over time, particularly in the 17th century, the 'pompion' evolved into 'pumpkin', likely influenced by similar-sounding words or regional pronunciations. The fruit itself, native to North America, was encountered by European explorers and settlers, who then applied their existing terminology for large gourds or melons to this new discovery.

First Recorded Use

The English word 'pumpkin' is a corruption of 'pompion', which itself derived from the Old French 'pompon', a modification of the Latin 'pepo' and ultimately the Greek 'pepon'. The earliest recorded use in English is around the 1540s.

Cultural Associations

Pumpkins hold significant cultural importance, especially in North America. They are iconic symbols of autumn, Halloween (carved into jack-o'-lanterns), and Thanksgiving (pumpkin pie). They are also used in various cuisines globally, from savory dishes to desserts. Their round, often orange, appearance makes them a popular decorative item. The 'Great Pumpkin' is a notable figure in the 'Peanuts' comic strip, further cementing its place in popular culture.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FF7518;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FF7518;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FF7518;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF7518,
        #18A2FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FF7518,
        #18A2FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pumpkin: #FF7518;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pumpkin-r: 255;
$pumpkin-g: 117;
$pumpkin-b: 24;

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