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Burnt Orange

A deep, muted orange with earthy brown or reddish undertones.

The definition

What is Burnt Orange?

Burnt orange is a colour description for darker, softened oranges with an earthy character. Its precise appearance varies between paints, fabrics and printed images. Light and surrounding colours can shift how warm or subdued it feels.

The Westloft perspective

In the World of Westloft

Try a burnt-orange picture against olive, ivory or dark timber for a warm composition. Repeat the colour sparingly elsewhere so that the artwork retains its presence.

Further exploration

Related collections

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Orange Wall Art Prints

The lexicon

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