What’s the juice on orange?

Amixture of arresting red and optimistic yellow, orange glows with warmth and positive energy. Bright orange symbolizes fun, play, active adventure, and, by all means, daring. Orange ranges from yellow-based shades on one side and red-toned oranges on the other with citrus-flavored colors in the middle. Wild and wonderful orange has vivid associations with candy, toys, and high-tech gadgets. Use it to set the stage for lighthearted living while making a strong style statement.

No matter which hue you pick, orange will always be a friendlier choice than red and a more daring decision than yellow. Without a doubt, orange is the happiest color in the spectrum. Though long reserved for children‘s bedrooms and playrooms, don’t let that cloud your imagination. It works well for warmly lit bedrooms and sleek kitchens. Living rooms and dining areas will benefit from the radiance of this outgoing color. Opt for a candy-colored orange in any space that feels dark and dreary, and the brightness of the color will automatically lift the spirits of anyone who enters.

Bold Color That Works

Orange is especially useful in task-specific rooms. Consider incorporating a vibrant shade of techno-orange in the design of any room where "hardworking" is the theme.

Kitchens: A warm, welcoming color that imitates the glow of a fire and radiant energy, orange stimulates the appetite.

Dark spaces: Even more specifically, orange serves as the opposite of camouflage in calling attention to itself in low light, which can ben extremely helpful in tight spots.

Home offices: This color signifies work and heightens our awareness of technology.

Predominantly yellow-based oranges like tangerine, amber, mango, and saffron are rarely used to their fullest potential. These hues of orange can infinitely turn up the warmth in any room, without adding excessive drama or overwhelming color. Yellow-orange, red-orange, and blue-green are some of the most versatile bright colors for interiors because their mix of tones lends them a shape-shifting quality. If intense orange seems a little too bright, consider a deeper or more yellow version rather than immediately turning to the pastel variety of apricot or peach.

Yellow-oranges are the perfect choice if neither a blazing yellow nor a fiery orange seems to fit your decor. These colors work their magic on warm wood tones and enhance the patina on a worn farm table or rough-hewn ceiling beams. A sweet shade of tangerine, used in accents and furnishings, will pump up the style in a room filled with warm, earth tones like ochre and terracotta. Though still fun and modern, these colors can be easier to work with than an intense orange hue.

A saffron-colored sofa or walls washed in a warm amber add a glow that cannot be found with any of the standard brights. If you are ready to paint on the orange, but not ready for such a daring commitment, try using tangerine on larger surface areas with touches of bold orange as an accent.

Pure Energy

Energetic and appetite stimulating, it is hard to avoid mentioning food with these orange hues: mango, tangerine, papaya – all have the power to infuse a professional-strength kitchen with modern warmth and welcome. In kitchens filled with a cook’s fantasy of stainless steel and appliances, matching them with bold color is the best way to bring the space to life.

If you are looking for an extra measure of warmth, consider using a spicy palette like paprika, curry, or saffron. Match strong color with innovation by introducing brightly colored laminates or rubberized industrial flooring that is now being marketed for the home in a range of colorways and textured designs. And don’t forget about new dyes and stains for wood ceilings and cabinetry; now available in orange palettes from mandarin to peach.

Entertaining Orange

For living rooms and spaces reserved for entertaining, orange adds a cheerful dose of fun. It’s an outgoing color that can break down the barriers of formal behavior. Orange makes you feel like a kid again; use it in rooms where you’ll be dining or entertaining an active group. Another benefit to using orange to entertain is that it is flattering for just about every skin tone, making people sun-kissed and healthy.

In rooms dedicated to entertainment or new media, orange is always a bright idea. Orange is all over the internet because it suggests fast, easy and fun – each of the Internet’s best selling points. The color orange suggest newness and technology. It is claimed by colorists to help expand our minds.

For living rooms and media rooms, in particular, you will want to prevent orange from looking artificial or overly sweet. Consider adding lots of white, or employ a paler shade of yellow to keep orange fresh. Temper the sweetness of orange with pale green in order to ground this techno-bright color.

Deep Orange For Instant Warmth

Dark orange is a refined way to add a dose of youthful energy. Pumpkin and coral colors are a bit more retro and, when paired with even darker and more neutral tones, these oranges stand out like a beacon of color. Add some vibrant shades of green or yellow, and deep orange will ground the room with a warm earth tone.

For the bedroom or study, a deep version of orange, such as persimmon, is a nice alternative to traditionally tranquil colors. Spicy orange will automatically warm up a space by making it seem smaller and more intimate. Instead of choosing an elegant shade of dark red for your bedroom, try a more unexpected color like spicy paprika or vivid coral. Give orange a trial run in the bedroom by changing just the bedding to an invigorating shade of papaya. These colors are like red’s younger sister; they won’t feel as serious or sensual but are every bit as wild and equally bold.