#F0A900 Hex Color
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The hex code #f0a900 is a bright, highly saturated orange with a warm golden undertone and a lively, glowing presence. Its energy suggests optimism, adventure, and creative fun, making it useful for food branding, sports graphics, safety accents, and youth campaigns. Use it as a strong accent rather than a full background; black text reaches about 10.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #f0a900
What is #f0a900 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0a900 is rgb(240, 169, 0), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 100%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0a900?
#f0a900 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and deep violet because their darker values temper its high saturation and warm golden cast. Use them for text, borders, or supporting panels, while cream can soften layouts that feel too intense.
Is #f0a900 readable on white or black?
#f0a900 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.38:1 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.