#F08010 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy orange commands attention with its bold intensity. The hex code #f08010 is best reserved as a sharp accent or CTA button rather than a background color, as it can overwhelm layouts when used in large quantities. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. Because of its high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible over this shade.
Questions about #f08010
What is #f08010 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f08010 is rgb(240, 128, 16), in HSL hsl(30, 88%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 93%, 6%.
How should I use the #f08010 orange in a professional layout?
Reserve #f08010 for functional elements like primary buttons, notification badges, or alert icons where you need to draw the eye immediately. Because this shade is so saturated, it works best as a deliberate accent rather than a background color, which often overwhelms the user interface.
Which neutral tones pair best with #f08010 for a balanced design?
Is #f08010 readable on white or black?
#f08010 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.