#F0A12F Hex Color
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Bright and warmly saturated, #f0a12f is an energetic orange with golden undertones and a glowing finish. It suggests optimism, independence, and playful creativity, making it effective for food packaging, sports graphics, safety signage, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible on this color. The hex code is #f0a12f.
Questions about #f0a12f
What is #f0a12f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0a12f is rgb(240, 161, 47), in HSL hsl(35, 87%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 80%, 6%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f0a12f?
Does #f0a12f read as a warm or cool color?
#f0a12f reads as a warm orange because its hue leans toward yellow, giving it a sunny, golden appearance rather than a red-orange feel; that warmth suits energetic, optimistic designs and seasonal work centered on light or harvest.
Is #f0a12f readable on white or black?
#f0a12f has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.84:1 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.