#F17D00 Hex Color
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#f17d00 is a high-octane orange that demands immediate attention. Due to its extreme saturation, it works best as a punchy accent color for calls to action rather than a dominant background. Black text provides excellent 7.7:1 contrast against this shade, making it a reliable choice for buttons or iconography. The hex code for this vivid orange is #f17d00.
Questions about #f17d00
What is #f17d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f17d00 is rgb(241, 125, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 100%, 5%.
How should I use #f17d00 in a UI design?
#f17d00 is best reserved for interactive elements like buttons, badges, or notification icons rather than large backgrounds. Its extreme saturation can easily overwhelm the eyes if applied across broad areas of your interface layout.
Is #f17d00 readable on white or black?
#f17d00 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.