#F09461 Hex Color
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This warm, mellow orange offers a cheerful glow that works well for youthful branding or friendly interface designs. It functions best as an accent rather than a dominant background. Because black text offers high contrast against this shade, it remains accessible for small type and UI elements. The hex code for this soft, inviting color is #f09461. Use it to inject energy into your palette.
Questions about #f09461
What is #f09461 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f09461 is rgb(240, 148, 97), in HSL hsl(21, 83%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 60%, 6%.
When should I use #f09461 in my interface design?
Use #f09461 sparingly as a high-impact accent color rather than a dominant background tone. It creates excellent contrast against charcoal or dark navy text, making it a reliable choice for buttons, notification badges, and interactive UI elements.
Which color palettes work best with #f09461?
Is #f09461 readable on white or black?
#f09461 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.11:1 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.