#F2AF52 Hex Color
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#f2af52 is a glowing, mellow orange with a strong yellow undertone. Its high lightness reads friendly and bright, so it fits youth branding, autumn themes, and food packaging. It works best as a supporting tone or accent; across large backgrounds it can wash out next to white. Deep navy makes it look richer. Black text on #f2af52 reaches about 11:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #f2af52
What is #f2af52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2af52 is rgb(242, 175, 82), in HSL hsl(35, 86%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 66%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2af52?
Deep navy and charcoal give #f2af52 the contrast it lacks next to white, while terracotta and olive keep it in a warm, earthy family. Use it as the accent in a 60/30/10 split rather than the dominant color.
What does #f2af52 communicate in a design?
The color conveys optimism, fun, and a sense of adventure. Its high lightness and saturated warmth make it a common pick for youth marketing, sports, and seasonal autumn or Halloween themes.
Is #f2af52 readable on white or black?
#f2af52 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.02:1 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.