Spanish orange
A vivid orange named from a Spanish colour dictionary
Spanish orange is a strong orange shade, known as anaranjado in Spanish. The name comes from a widely used colour dictionary published in 2005, and the colour is recognised in Spanish-speaking countries.
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- Named from the Spanish word anaranjado
- Defined in a 2005 Spanish colour dictionary
- A vivid, clear shade of orange
What colour is Spanish orange?
Spanish orange is a bright, bold orange shade. It stands out for its vividness and clarity, sitting firmly in the orange family without leaning much toward red or yellow. The colour is defined by its use in a Spanish-language colour guide and is distinct from other oranges by its specific reference in that context.
Where does Spanish orange come from?
The name Spanish orange comes from the Spanish word anaranjado, which simply means 'orange'. It was defined in the Guía de coloraciones, a colour dictionary by Rosa Gallego and Juan Carlos Sanz, published in 2005. This guide is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries, making this shade notable in that linguistic and cultural context.
Orange around the world
What the orange family means from country to country.
The lowest band of the flag is orange, often called apricot, after the national fruit. The constitution says it stands for the creative talent and hard work of the people.
Politics and protestNature and renewalPrideSource: Flag of ArmeniaThe flag is split corner to corner. The orange half stands for the Buddhist tradition, and the white dragon across the middle for purity.
Sacred and holySource: Flag of BhutanOn 30 September people wear orange shirts to remember the children sent to residential schools. Phyllis Webstad's new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at one.
Mourning and deathPolitics and protestGriefSource: National Day for Truth and ReconciliationOrange is also the colour of the New Democratic Party. Its sweep of Quebec seats in the 2011 election was called the Orange Wave.
Politics and protestSource: New Democratic PartyThe flag shows the island in copper orange on white. The colour recalls copper, which was mined here in ancient times and may have taken its name from Cyprus.
Politics and protestNature and renewalSource: Flag of CyprusThe orange stripe of the flag stands for Protestants, the followers of William of Orange. In Northern Ireland the Orange Order still marches each 12 July in orange sashes.
Politics and protestSource: Orange OrderShades and relatives of Spanish orange
Spanish orange is one of many shades of orange. It is specifically defined in a Spanish colour dictionary, which sets it apart from other similar shades that may be called orange in English or other languages.
Colours that go with Spanish orange
Harmonies are worked out from the value #E86100. Contrast ratios follow the WCAG 2 formula.
Questions people ask about Spanish orange
What colour is Spanish orange?
Spanish orange is a vivid, strong shade of orange, defined in a Spanish colour dictionary.
Where does the name Spanish orange come from?
The name comes from the Spanish word anaranjado, meaning 'orange', as listed in a 2005 colour guide.
Is Spanish orange different from regular orange?
Spanish orange refers to a specific shade defined in a Spanish-language colour dictionary, making it distinct in that context.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Shades of orange" (the section "Spanish orange"), written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Rang rewrote the text in its own words, with AI assistance, and compares every page with the article to make sure no passage is copied. It may be reused under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence with a link back.
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