#F3470E Hex Color
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#f3470e is an intense, high-saturation orange-red that demands attention. Because it is so loud, this shade works best as a small, high-impact accent or CTA button rather than a background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays and deep teals for a modern, balanced look. Since black text provides excellent readability over this hex code, it remains a reliable choice for urgent UI elements and warning indicators.
Questions about #f3470e
What is #f3470e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3470e is rgb(243, 71, 14), in HSL hsl(15, 91%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 94%, 5%.
How should I use #f3470e in a user interface?
Because #f3470e is extremely high-energy, reserve it for small, high-impact UI elements like call-to-action buttons, error states, or urgent notifications. Using it as a large background risks overwhelming the viewer, so pair it with neutrals like charcoal to maintain balance.
What colors pair best with #f3470e?
This vibrant shade balances exceptionally well with deep, moody tones like teal or charcoal, which ground the intensity. These contrasting cool tones prevent the #f3470e energy from feeling chaotic while creating a modern, professional look for your design project.
Is #f3470e readable on white or black?
#f3470e has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.