#F27435 Hex Color
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With its high saturation and bright, warm value, #f27435 delivers a bold orange with a slight red undertone. The hex code #f27435 brings energy and optimism to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal, with black text reaching about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #f27435
What is #f27435 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f27435 is rgb(242, 116, 53), in HSL hsl(20, 88%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 78%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f27435?
Navy, charcoal, and deep teal pair well with #f27435, balancing its bright red-orange warmth with cooler, darker contrast. Use the orange as an accent for buttons, icons, or highlights rather than covering large areas.
Is #f27435 readable on white or black?
#f27435 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.32:1 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.