#F3B160 Hex Color

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#f3b160 is a light, softly saturated orange with warm golden undertones and a mellow, sunlit finish. Its gentle brightness suggests youth, optimism, and playful energy. It suits spring layouts, food branding, baby products, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy, while black text achieves about 11.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #f3b160.

Questions about #f3b160

What is #f3b160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3b160 is rgb(243, 177, 96), in HSL hsl(33, 86%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 60%, 5%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f3b160?
#f3b160 pairs well with deep navy for strong contrast, sage for a softer natural feel, and warm neutrals for a calm supporting palette; use it as an accent when darker colors carry most of the visual weight.
Is #f3b160 a warm or cool color?
#f3b160 reads as a warm color because its orange base carries golden yellow undertones; its softened saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than fiery, making it approachable for cheerful interfaces, seasonal graphics, and friendly packaging.
Is #f3b160 readable on white or black?
#f3b160 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.26:1 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.