Naranja vs. anaranjado

The Spanish words 'naranja' and 'anaranjado' both relate to the concept of 'orange', but they are used differently.

Naranja

'Naranja' can mean both the fruit 'orange' and the color 'orange'.
Me comí una naranja muy dulce.
(I ate a very sweet orange.)
El color de la pared es naranja.
(The color of the wall is orange.)

Anaranjado

'Anaranjado' specifically refers to something that is of the color orange.
El cielo se veía anaranjado al atardecer.
(The sky looked orange at sunset.)
Ella llevaba un vestido anaranjado.
(She was wearing an orange dress.)

Summary

While 'naranja' can refer to both the fruit and the color, 'anaranjado' is exclusively used to describe the color. Both are used in different contexts to convey their specific meanings.