Shocking Orange Color – #ff6e1c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shocking Orange color hex code is #ff6e1c, and it is composed of 100% red, 43% green and 11% blue.
Shocking Orange is a light, bright, and warm color at 89% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.8:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shocking Orange color (#ff6e1c) against dark backgrounds.

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Shocking Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shocking Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff6e1c |
| RGB | rgb(255,110,28) |
| HSL | hsl(22,100%,55.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 57, 89, 0 |
| HSV | 22, 89, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 43, 11 |
| XYZ | 47, 32.5, 4.9 |
| LAB | 63.8, 51.6, 66.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 89% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.8 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
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