#F25D06 Hex Color
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Highly saturated and warm, #f25d06 has strong red undertones and a bright, energetic presence. Its intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn graphics, but large background areas can overwhelm. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal. The hex code #f25d06 supports readable black text at about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #f25d06
What is #f25d06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f25d06 is rgb(242, 93, 6), in HSL hsl(22, 95%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 98%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f25d06?
Navy, charcoal, and muted neutrals pair well with #f25d06, giving its warm orange-red intensity a steadier backdrop. Use the bright shade as a small accent rather than a dominant background when you want the palette to feel balanced.
Is #f25d06 warm or cool?
#f25d06 reads as a strongly warm color because its saturated orange base carries noticeable red undertones. It creates an energetic, urgent mood that suits calls to action, sports visuals, food packaging, and autumn-themed designs.
Is #f25d06 readable on white or black?
#f25d06 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.