#F47A1D Hex Color

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#f47a1d is a high-energy, saturated orange with enough intensity to demand attention. Because it is so bright, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background shade. Pair this hue with charcoal grays for a clean look, or navy blue for maximum contrast. The hex code for this bold orange is #f47a1d, and it offers excellent readability with black text.

Questions about #f47a1d

What is #f47a1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f47a1d is rgb(244, 122, 29), in HSL hsl(26, 91%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 88%, 4%.
How should I use #f47a1d in a color scheme?
Because #f47a1d is intensely vibrant, it functions best as a small, high-impact accent color rather than a large background. It creates a professional, grounded look when paired with deep charcoal or high-contrast navy tones in UI design.
Is #f47a1d readable on white or black?
#f47a1d has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.