#F25C0C Hex Color
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#f25c0c is a highly saturated, warm orange with a red undertone and medium lightness. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #f25c0c supports black body text with about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #f25c0c
What is #f25c0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f25c0c is rgb(242, 92, 12), in HSL hsl(21, 91%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 95%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f25c0c?
Is #f25c0c a warm or cool color?
#f25c0c reads as a warm orange because its strong red undertone shifts it away from bright yellow-orange and gives the shade a deeper, more forceful appearance suited to attention-grabbing accents.
Where does #f25c0c work best?
#f25c0c works well as a focused accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn campaigns, where its saturated orange adds warmth and energy without overwhelming the entire layout.
Is #f25c0c readable on white or black?
#f25c0c has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.