#F3B059 Hex Color
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#f3b059 is a light, softly saturated orange with golden yellow undertones and a warm, glowing finish. Its mellow brightness suits spring graphics, food packaging, youth branding, and autumn campaigns, while black text remains highly readable for accessible UI backgrounds. Use the hex code #f3b059 as a supporting tone with navy or muted teal.
Questions about #f3b059
What is #f3b059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3b059 is rgb(243, 176, 89), in HSL hsl(34, 87%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 63%, 5%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f3b059?
#f3b059 pairs well with navy and muted teal, which balance its warm golden-orange undertone without competing with its gentle brightness. Use navy for grounded contrast in headings and muted teal for softer supporting elements.
Is #f3b059 a warm or cool color?
#f3b059 reads as a warm color because its light orange base is shifted toward golden yellow, giving the shade a softly saturated glow that feels welcoming and energetic without the intensity of vivid orange.
Is #f3b059 readable on white or black?
#f3b059 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.16:1 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.