#F08F31 Hex Color
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The hex code #f08f31 is a bright, saturated orange with warm golden undertones and strong visual energy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, food and beverage branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background, with black text providing about 8.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #f08f31
What is #f08f31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f08f31 is rgb(240, 143, 49), in HSL hsl(30, 86%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 80%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f08f31?
#f08f31 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted blue-green, which temper its warm saturation without competing for attention. Use those darker tones for structure, text, or large supporting areas, then reserve the orange for buttons, highlights, and key graphic details.
Is #f08f31 readable on white or black?
#f08f31 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 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.