#F3A579 Hex Color
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A mellow, unsaturated orange, #f3a579 provides a gentle glow perfect for baby products or seasonal spring designs. This hex code reads clearly with black text at a 10.5:1 ratio, making it a functional choice for readable web backgrounds. Because of its light saturation, it pairs beautifully with dark charcoal instead of bright white to maintain a cohesive, clean look in UI layouts.
Questions about #f3a579
What is #f3a579 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3a579 is rgb(243, 165, 121), in HSL hsl(22, 84%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 50%, 5%.
What design mood does #f3a579 evoke?
This shade of orange brings a soft, approachable, and seasonal warmth to any design. It lacks the aggressiveness of saturated oranges, making it ideal for industries needing a gentle touch, such as baby products, wellness branding, or light, airy spring aesthetics.
Is #f3a579 readable on white or black?
#f3a579 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.46:1 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.