Apple UI Colors

tvOS System Orange

UIColor.systemOrange
tvOS Focus & Highlight Tint
Adaptive System Token•tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV

Complete technical specification and developer reference for System Orange in Apple's tvOS design system. In light appearance, it resolves to HEX #FF9500; in dark appearance, it dynamically adapts to HEX #FF9500. Features wide-gamut Display P3 values, UIKit bridge (UIColor.systemOrange), AppKit bridge (NSColor.systemOrange), WCAG contrast audit, and Xcode drop-in initializers.

Light Mode#FF9500
Dark Mode#FF9500
System Orange Color Preview

tvOS system orange from the trusted Xcode export.

ColorUIColor.systemOrange
Copy:
Dynamic Asset
tvOS Focus & Highlight Tint
tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV
Initializers & Color Spaces
Color(r:g:b:)Color(red: 1.000, green: 0.584, blue: 0.000)
Color(r:g:b:op:)Color(red: 1.000, green: 0.584, blue: 0.000, opacity: 1.00)
Color(hue:sat:bri:)HSBColor(hue: 0.097, saturation: 1.000, brightness: 1.000, opacity: 1.00)
Color(.displayP3)Wide GamutColor(.displayP3, red: 0.945, green: 0.604, blue: 0.216, opacity: 1.00)
Color(.sRGB)Color(.sRGB, red: 1.000, green: 0.584, blue: 0.000, opacity: 1.00)
Color(hex:)ExtensionColor(hex: "#FF9500")
#colorLiteralXcode#colorLiteral(red: 1.000, green: 0.584, blue: 0.000, alpha: 1.00)
Color(uiColor:)iOSColor(uiColor: UIColor(red: 1.000, green: 0.584, blue: 0.000, alpha: 1.00))
Active HEX: #FF9500P3 R: 0.945 G: 0.604 B: 0.216

Technical Color Specifications

Exact resolved HEX codes, sRGB 8-bit components, HSL, and normalized Swift floating-point decimals for Light and Dark modes.

Color Metric / SpaceLight AppearanceDark AppearanceSwift Code Literal
HEX Code#FF9500#FF9500Color(hex: "#FF9500")
sRGB (0–255)rgb(255, 149, 0)rgb(255, 149, 0)(r: 1.000, g: 0.584, b: 0.000)
Display P3 (Wide Gamut)P3 (0.945, 0.604, 0.216)P3 (0.945, 0.604, 0.216)Color(.displayP3, ...)
HSL / HSBhsl(35, 100%, 50%)hsl(35, 100%, 50%)Color(hue:sat:bri:)
Platform BridgeUIKit: UIColor.systemOrangeAppKit: NSColor.systemOrangeColor(uiColor:) / Color(nsColor:)

Light Appearance

Light Theme
HEX Code
#FF9500
RGB (0–255)
rgb(255, 149, 0)
HSL
hsl(35, 100%, 50%)
Normalized Swift Literal:
(r: 1.000, g: 0.584, b: 0.000)

Dark Appearance

Dark Theme
HEX Code
#FF9500
RGB (0–255)
rgb(255, 149, 0)
HSL
hsl(35, 100%, 50%)
Normalized Swift Literal:
(r: 1.000, g: 0.584, b: 0.000)

Drop-In Developer Snippets

Ready-to-paste code blocks for Xcode asset catalogs and Swift files.

Xcode Location: Save as Contents.json inside Assets.xcassets/System Orange.colorset/
Includes Light + Dark Modes
Contents.json
{
  "colors": [
    {
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "1.000",
          "green": "0.584",
          "blue": "0.000",
          "alpha": "1.000"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    },
    {
      "appearances": [
        {
          "appearance": "luminosity",
          "value": "dark"
        }
      ],
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "1.000",
          "green": "0.584",
          "blue": "0.000",
          "alpha": "1.000"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    }
  ],
  "info": {
    "author": "xcode",
    "version": 1
  }
}

Live UI Component Sandbox

Preview Color.system orange inside standard Apple interface components.

Interactive Controls
Active TagBadge 99+
Toggle Tint
Container & Typography Styling

●SwiftUI Notification

Just now

Demonstrates how Apple designers pair system background tints with dynamic System Orange accents.

Dynamic Headline in System Orange

.foregroundStyle(UIColor.systemOrange)

Platform Implementation Snippets

Ready-to-use Swift code for SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit applications.

UIKit (Swift)
// UIKit (iOS, tvOS, watchOS)
let view = UIView()
view.backgroundColor = UIColor.systemOrange

// Label Tinting
let label = UILabel()
label.textColor = UIColor.systemOrange

// Bridging UIKit into SwiftUI
let swiftUIColor = Color(uiColor: .systemOrange)

WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Contrast Audit

Contrast calculations of System Orange against pure white and iOS OLED dark surfaces.

Light Mode (#FF9500)on White (#FFF)
Contrast Ratio:2.20:1
Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Fail
Dark Mode (#FF9500)on Dark (#1C1C1E)
Contrast Ratio:7.74:1
Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Pass (AA)

Recommended HIG Use Cases

  • Focused card borders and active button highlights
  • Playback progress bars and scrubbers
  • Media badges and category tags

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

  • Full television screen backdrops

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use UIColor.systemOrange in tvOS apps?

In tvOS UIKit applications, assign UIColor.systemOrange directly to views and focusable controls. In SwiftUI on tvOS, use Color(uiColor: .systemOrange).

What is the HEX code for tvOS System Orange in light and dark mode?

In light appearance, System Orange resolves to #FF9500. In dark appearance, it resolves to #FF9500.

How does tvOS color rendering differ for the 10-foot experience?

tvOS colors are calibrated for high-contrast living room television viewing, ensuring clarity across distant screens and HDR displays.

Does tvOS System Orange adapt to system appearance changes?

Yes, Apple TV system colors automatically adjust to light or dark appearance settings in tvOS.