#F08B00 Hex Color
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Not a shy pastel, this orange is pure signal. #f08b00 is a saturated, beaming shade that grabs attention fast, so treat it as a bold accent for calls to action, sports branding, and autumn themes rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.4:1 contrast. For a pairing that holds up, set it against deep teal or navy instead of white.
Questions about #f08b00
What is #f08b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f08b00 is rgb(240, 139, 0), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 100%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f08b00?
Deep teal and navy both make #f08b00 glow without washing it out, since dark neighbors preserve its brightness. White works for large type but flattens the color at small sizes.
Is #f08b00 readable on white or black?
#f08b00 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 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.