#F47B22 Hex Color

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This high-intensity orange commands immediate attention with its warm, saturated glow. Because of its extreme brightness, #f47b22 functions best as a small accent rather than a background color, where it can quickly overwhelm a design. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its energy. The hex code is #f47b22, and it passes accessibility standards for readability when using black text.

Questions about #f47b22

What is #f47b22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f47b22 is rgb(244, 123, 34), in HSL hsl(25, 91%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 86%, 4%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How should I use #f47b22 in my designs?
#f47b22 works best as a strategic accent color rather than a primary background because of its extreme vibrancy. Use it to highlight call-to-action buttons or important UI elements that need to stand out against charcoal or dark navy backgrounds.
Is #f47b22 readable on white or black?
#f47b22 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.