#F2A31B Hex Color
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Bright, glowing orange with high saturation and just enough depth to stay mellow. #f2a31b earns its keep as an accent at the 10% end of a palette; at large fills it can overpower everything around it. It looks richer against deep teal or navy than against white. Black text reads clearly on top at about 10.0:1 contrast, so small type stays safe. The hex code suits food packaging, sports branding, and autumn campaigns.
Questions about #f2a31b
What is #f2a31b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2a31b is rgb(242, 163, 27), in HSL hsl(38, 89%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 89%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2a31b?
Deep teal and navy both make #f2a31b look richer and more controlled than white does. Charcoal works too when you want warmth without competing hues. Teal is the strongest pick for sharp, modern contrast.
Is #f2a31b readable on white or black?
#f2a31b has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.03:1 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.