#F0A160 Hex Color
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#f0a160 is a bright, optimistic pastel orange that leans into a playful, sun-drenched aesthetic. It works best as an accent color for youthful branding or seasonal marketing. Because it maintains high legibility with black text at a 10.0:1 contrast ratio, it is safe for accessible web copy. The hex code for this glowing tone is #f0a160. Avoid using it as a full-page background to keep designs from feeling overwhelming.
Questions about #f0a160
What is #f0a160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0a160 is rgb(240, 161, 96), in HSL hsl(27, 83%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 60%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0a160 for a balanced design?
Is #f0a160 readable on white or black?
#f0a160 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.97:1 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.