Reddit colors
The Reddit color palette has 1 color: OrangeRed #FF4500. Below are HEX, RGB, HSL and OKLCH codes, contrast checks, CSS and Tailwind variables, all from official guidelines checked on 16 October 2026.
Reddit color codes
| Color | Role | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrangeRed | Primary | #FF4500 | rgb(255, 69, 0) | hsl(16, 100%, 50%) | oklch(66% 0.229 35.4) |
Select a color to open its own page with tints, shades, harmonies and every color format, or open the whole set in the palette generator.
Where the Reddit colors come from
These hex values are published by Reddit in its own brand guidelines. We fetched the page on 16 October 2026 and copied the values exactly; nothing here is estimated from a logo image.
Reddit’s brand portal lists its other colors only as HSB, Pantone and CMYK values, so only OrangeRed, which Reddit publishes as a hex code, is listed here.
- Source: https://redditinc.com/brand checked 2026-10-16
Reddit color contrast
Black text on Reddit orangered has a contrast ratio of 6.10:1 and passes WCAG AA for body text. Used as a text color, OrangeRed reaches 3.44:1 on white and 6.10:1 on black. Ratios are WCAG 2 (truncated, never rounded up); APCA Lc is shown as a second opinion.
| Pair | WCAG 2 ratio | WCAG 2 result | APCA | APCA guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White on OrangeRed | 3.44:1 | AA large text | Lc -65.8 | Content text, not long reading |
| Black on OrangeRed | 6.10:1 | AA | Lc 43.7 | Non-text elements, placeholder text |
Reddit colors in CSS and Tailwind
Copy the Reddit palette as CSS custom properties or as a Tailwind CSS v4 theme. The last snippet is an 11-step Tailwind scale (50 to 950) generated in OKLCH from OrangeRed, for hover states, borders and tinted backgrounds.
:root {
--reddit-orangered: #FF4500;
}@import "tailwindcss";
@theme {
--color-reddit-orangered: #FF4500;
}@theme {
--color-reddit-50: #FFF2EF;
--color-reddit-100: #FFE3DB;
--color-reddit-200: #FFCBBE;
--color-reddit-300: #FFA78F;
--color-reddit-400: #FB6F4B;
--color-reddit-500: #FF4500;
--color-reddit-600: #CB3500;
--color-reddit-700: #AC2B00;
--color-reddit-800: #8E2200;
--color-reddit-900: #781B00;
--color-reddit-950: #4A0D00;
}Named colors closest to the Reddit palette
The nearest named color to each brand color, measured as perceptual distance (ΔE OK) in OKLab. Under 0.02 is hard to tell apart; above 0.05 the difference is easy to see.
| Brand color | HEX | Nearest named color | Named HEX | ΔE OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrangeRed | #FF4500 | Orange Red | #FF4500 | Exact match |
How to use a Reddit-style palette
- Lead with OrangeRed #FF4500 for buttons, links and key highlights, with black text on it.
- Reddit lists no neutrals, so pair OrangeRed with white or a near-black for about 60% of the layout and let OrangeRed take about 30%.
- With a single brand color, use tints and shades of OrangeRed (the Tailwind scale above) instead of extra hues.
- As text on a white page, OrangeRed reaches 3.44:1: it passes WCAG AA only for large or bold text (18pt, or 14pt bold).
To see how www.reddit.com uses these colors today, including backgrounds, text and dark mode, run it through the website color extractor. To turn OrangeRed into a full light and dark color system with accessible roles, open it in the Color System Studio.
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Trademarks
Frequently asked questions
What is the Reddit hex color?
The main Reddit color is OrangeRed #FF4500, which is rgb(255, 69, 0) in RGB. It comes from Reddit's own brand guidelines, checked on 16 October 2026.
What colors does Reddit use?
Reddit uses 1 core color: OrangeRed #FF4500.
What is Reddit orangered in RGB, HSL and OKLCH?
Reddit orangered #FF4500 is rgb(255, 69, 0), hsl(16, 100%, 50%) and oklch(66% 0.229 35.4). The closest named color is Orange Red #FF4500.
Should text on Reddit orangered be white or black?
Black text reads better on Reddit orangered: it has a contrast ratio of 6.10:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text.
Where do these Reddit colors come from?
The hex values were read from Reddit's official brand guidelines at https://redditinc.com/brand on 16 October 2026. Contrast, RGB, HSL and OKLCH values on this page are calculated from those hex codes.
Can I use the Reddit colors in my own design?
Colors on their own are not owned, but Reddit's name, logo and the way it combines its colors are trademarks. Use these values to match Reddit when you refer to it, follow its official guidelines, and do not imply a link to Reddit in your own brand.
Use the Reddit colors
Check www.reddit.com live, build a color system from OrangeRed, or remix the palette.