#F28D2B Hex Color
Energetic orange with a powerful punch
#f28d2b is a high-energy orange with a powerful, saturated punch. Because of its intensity, this hue works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color, drawing immediate focus to calls to action or buttons. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its brightness. Black text is readable against this hex code, making it an accessible choice for highlights.
Questions about #f28d2b
What is #f28d2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f28d2b is rgb(242, 141, 43), in HSL hsl(30, 88%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 82%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #f28d2b?
Is #f28d2b suitable for large background areas?
It is generally too intense for large backgrounds and can quickly overwhelm a user interface. Reserve #f28d2b for small, deliberate elements like buttons, badges, or notification icons where you need to draw the eye immediately.
Is #f28d2b readable on white or black?
#f28d2b has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.62:1 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.