orangey

adjective

or·​ang·​ey ˈär-in-jē 

ˈär(-ə)n-, 

ˈȯr-in-, 

ˈȯr(-ə)n-

variants or orangy

: resembling or suggestive of an orange (as in flavor or color)

Examples of orangey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tomato Red Door An orangey-red door adds a little fun to a traditional exterior. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026

His orangey hair nearly matched a color in his brand-new Miami Dolphins jersey, the number thirty-nine spangly and bright. — Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026

This eye-catching copper-y chrome features an orangey base with purple and blue undertones. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026

The logo for Super Bowl LVII in 2023, which was played in Glendale, shows a red-rock desert background with pink, teal and orangey-red colors. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026

Honey Oak Wood When scrolling through rental websites and browsing boring, builder-grade kitchens, the bright and warm orangey tones of honey oak wood will pop up constantly. — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026

Classic spicy vodka rigatoni is such a glorious sight, beautifully orangey-red and glossy. — Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026

The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color. — Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026

For a modern look, go for an orangey red. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above