#F0A040 Hex Color
A warm golden orange with sunny energy
This warm, golden orange carries high saturation and a mellow glow. It functions best as an accent rather than a background, bringing energy to youth-focused designs or seasonal branding. Pair this shade with dark charcoal to capitalize on its high readability. The hex code for this color is #f0a040, providing a playful, optimistic punch for sports graphics and attention-grabbing UI elements.
Questions about #f0a040
What is #f0a040 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0a040 is rgb(240, 160, 64), in HSL hsl(33, 85%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 73%, 6%.
What design projects work best with #f0a040?
This golden orange is ideal for high-energy applications like sports graphics, CTA buttons, or seasonal autumn branding. Because of its intense saturation, it acts best as a small accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the viewer.
Is #f0a040 readable on white or black?
#f0a040 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.80:1 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.