#F0A845 Hex Color

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Like turmeric stirred into cream, #f0a845 is a glowing orange with a mellow, golden warmth. Its saturation stays high without turning harsh, which makes it a strong accent color in food branding, sports gear, and autumn palettes. Black text hits about 10.4:1 contrast on it, so it can sit behind small body copy. The hex code #f0a845 reads richest against deep navy.

Questions about #f0a845

What is #f0a845 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0a845 is rgb(240, 168, 69), in HSL hsl(35, 85%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 71%, 6%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f0a845?
Deep navy makes #f0a845 look richer and less orange-forward, while charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work. Avoid pairing it with pale yellows, where it tends to wash out.
Is #f0a845 readable on white or black?
#f0a845 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.39:1 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.