#F26C1F Hex Color
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#f26c1f is a bright, highly saturated orange with a warm red undertone. Its strong chroma brings energy and excitement to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn accents. Use this hex code as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio on it, supporting small copy.
Questions about #f26c1f
What is #f26c1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f26c1f is rgb(242, 108, 31), in HSL hsl(22, 89%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 87%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f26c1f in a design palette?
Pair #f26c1f with navy or charcoal for a grounded contrast, then add warm cream to soften its intensity. These darker partners suit text and structure, while orange works best as a small accent or call-to-action color.
Is #f26c1f readable on white or black?
#f26c1f has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.