#F48821 Hex Color
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#f48821 is an intense, high-energy orange that demands attention. Because it is so saturated, this color is difficult to use in large blocks without overwhelming the viewer. It shines best as a purposeful 10% accent or a call to action button. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its brightness. The hex code for this powerful orange is #f48821.
Questions about #f48821
What is #f48821 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f48821 is rgb(244, 136, 33), in HSL hsl(29, 91%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 86%, 4%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #f48821?
Is #f48821 suitable for large background areas?
Because #f48821 is highly saturated, it is generally too aggressive for large backgrounds and can cause eye fatigue. Instead, reserve this powerful orange for small, purposeful elements where you need to draw the eye immediately, such as primary buttons or notification badges.
Is #f48821 readable on white or black?
#f48821 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 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.