#F2A406 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #f2a406 is a warm golden orange with a glowing finish and a touch of yellow. Its upbeat energy suits food packaging, sports graphics, youth campaigns, and autumn themes. Use it as a strong accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #f2a406 gives black text about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #f2a406
What is #f2a406 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2a406 is rgb(242, 164, 6), in HSL hsl(40, 95%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 98%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2a406?
Is #f2a406 readable on white or black?
#f2a406 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.08:1 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.