#F0AA00 Hex Color
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#f0aa00 is a bright, warm orange with strong saturation and a golden yellow undertone. Its glowing energy suggests optimism, independence, adventure, and fun, making it useful for food packaging, sports graphics, safety accents, and youth-focused branding. Use the hex code as a vivid accent or display color, with black text for about 10.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #f0aa00
What is #f0aa00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0aa00 is rgb(240, 170, 0), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 100%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0aa00?
#f0aa00 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and deep burgundy because their darker, cooler or muted tones balance its bright golden warmth. Use it for buttons, highlights, or graphic accents while keeping the surrounding palette restrained.
Is #f0aa00 readable on white or black?
#f0aa00 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.45:1 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.