#F4782A Hex Color
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#f4782a is a bright, saturated orange that glows without tipping into neon. Warm and assertive, it works best as a bold accent or call to action, and it reads clearly on dark backgrounds. Black text on top of it holds about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio, so it passes WCAG AA even for small body text. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to tame the heat, or use it full strength in sports, food, and youth branding. The hex code for this shade of orange is #f4782a.
Questions about #f4782a
What is #f4782a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4782a is rgb(244, 120, 42), in HSL hsl(23, 90%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 83%, 4%.
What pairs well with #f4782a?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all balance the heat of #f4782a, keeping layouts from feeling overpowering. For a warmer palette, cream and warm neutrals soften it without dulling its energy.
Where does #f4782a work best in design?
It performs best as a 10 percent accent: buttons, highlights, and calls to action. At larger coverage it can overwhelm a layout, so pair it with neutral or dark supporting tones.
Is #f4782a readable on white or black?
#f4782a has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.