#F3A804 Hex Color
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Sports branding and safety signage reach for orange when visibility matters, and #f3a804 delivers. This saturated shade carries warm golden undertones that feel bold and playful at once. It works best as an accent in the 10% slot rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm a layout. Pair it with deep navy for contrast that pops. The hex code also reads clearly behind black text at about 10.4:1.
Questions about #f3a804
What is #f3a804 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3a804 is rgb(243, 168, 4), in HSL hsl(41, 97%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 98%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3a804?
Deep navy and charcoal give #f3a804 a grounded, high-contrast partner, while cream softens it for food and beverage packaging. Skip pale pastels, which make this orange read harsh.
Is #f3a804 readable on white or black?
#f3a804 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.41:1 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.