Tangerine Tango Color – #ff9e4b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Tangerine Tango was Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2012, a spirited reddish orange that Leatrice Eiseman called “reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset.” This brighter, softer take keeps that warm citrus energy. The Tangerine Tango color adds instant heat to accents, cushions, and graphics.

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Tangerine Tango Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Tangerine Tango:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff9e4b |
| RGB | rgb(255,158,75) |
| HSL | hsl(28,100%,64.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 38, 71, 0 |
| HSV | 28, 71, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 62, 29 |
| XYZ | 54.7, 46.2, 12.7 |
| LAB | 73.7, 29.4, 56.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 71% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 2.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 10.24 (passes WCAG AA) |
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