#F29159 Hex Color

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This mellow, warm orange leans toward a soft, sun-baked saturation that avoids being aggressive. It functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background to keep designs from feeling overwhelming. Pair #f29159 with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its intensity. The hex code for this inviting shade is #f29159, which provides strong contrast with black text for readable, punchy interface elements.

Questions about #f29159

What is #f29159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f29159 is rgb(242, 145, 89), in HSL hsl(22, 85%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 63%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #f29159 for balanced designs?
This warm orange anchors beautifully when paired with deep charcoal or dark slate gray, which provide the necessary contrast to ground its intensity. Use it alongside muted teal for a striking, nature-inspired palette that feels both professional and energetic.
Is #f29159 readable on white or black?
#f29159 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.96:1 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.