#F06F00 Hex Color
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#f06f00 is an intensely saturated orange with high energy and visual heat. Because of its sheer brightness, it works best as a punchy accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black text, though it can easily overwhelm more subtle design elements. Pair it with dark charcoal or navy to ground the intensity.
Questions about #f06f00
What is #f06f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f06f00 is rgb(240, 111, 0), in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 100%, 6%.
Where should I use #f06f00 in a website design?
Because of its high visual energy, #f06f00 functions best as a focused accent color rather than a large background fill. Use it for call-to-action buttons or alert icons to draw immediate attention without overwhelming the user interface.
What colors pair well with #f06f00?
Is #f06f00 readable on white or black?
#f06f00 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.97:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.