#F0A500 Hex Color
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#f0a500 is a bright, warm orange with strong golden undertones and high saturation. Its lively glow suggests optimism, independence, and fun, making it effective for food branding, sports graphics, safety signage, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a bold accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #f0a500 supports clear black text with about 10.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #f0a500
What is #f0a500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0a500 is rgb(240, 165, 0), in HSL hsl(41, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 100%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0a500?
Is #f0a500 a warm or cool color?
#f0a500 reads as a warm color because its orange hue carries strong golden undertones and high saturation. It brings an upbeat, energetic feel, making it useful for calls to action, food visuals, sports graphics, and autumn-themed designs.
Is #f0a500 readable on white or black?
#f0a500 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.08:1 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.