#F07B16 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated hue acts as an aggressive attention-getter for UI calls to action or seasonal branding. While it can overwhelm a layout if used in large blocks, #f07b16 pairs effectively with deep charcoals to create high-contrast legibility. Because black text maintains a strong 7.5:1 ratio against this hex code, it functions well for bold button states or high-energy graphic accents.
Questions about #f07b16
What is #f07b16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f07b16 is rgb(240, 123, 22), in HSL hsl(28, 88%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 91%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #f07b16?
Because #f07b16 is such a high-energy orange, it works best when grounded by neutral, dark tones like charcoal or deep espresso. These dark hues provide the necessary contrast to let the orange pop without overwhelming the viewer's eyes.
Is #f07b16 readable on white or black?
#f07b16 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.