#F3B254 Hex Color
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Less harsh than traffic-cone orange, #f3b254 leans golden and mellow. Its high lightness makes it a strong accent or supporting tone in the 60/30/10 rule rather than a full background, where it can wash out. Food packaging and autumn palettes suit it well. Black text reads clearly on top. The hex code for this warm orange is #f3b254.
Questions about #f3b254
What is #f3b254 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3b254 is rgb(243, 178, 84), in HSL hsl(35, 87%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 65%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3b254?
Deep teal and navy bring out its warmth through contrast, while brown and cream keep it cozy. It also reads well as an accent against charcoal in darker layouts.
Is #f3b254 readable on white or black?
#f3b254 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.30:1 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.