#F2790E Hex Color
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A saturated, bright orange with warm golden undertones, #f2790e creates an immediate sense of energy and optimism. Its high chroma suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and seasonal accents. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #f2790e supports readable black text, with about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #f2790e
What is #f2790e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2790e is rgb(242, 121, 14), in HSL hsl(28, 90%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 94%, 5%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f2790e?
Why does #f2790e feel warm and energetic?
#f2790e reads as warm and energetic because its saturated orange hue carries strong golden undertones and high chroma. That combination creates an optimistic, attention-getting impression, making it better for focused accents than large, full-page backgrounds.
Is #f2790e readable on white or black?
#f2790e has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.51:1 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.