#F48E2B Hex Color
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Halfway between marigold and a traffic cone, this saturated orange glows with a warm, mellow edge. The hex code #f48e2b works best as an accent, cutting through deep navy or charcoal in CTAs and highlights. At full scale it shouts, so keep doses small. Black text sits comfortably on top with about 8.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #f48e2b
What is #f48e2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f48e2b is rgb(244, 142, 43), in HSL hsl(30, 90%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 82%, 4%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f48e2b?
Deep teal and navy make #f48e2b feel richer than safe pairings like cream or beige. Try it as a small accent against charcoal or espresso brown for a grounded autumn palette.
Is #f48e2b readable on white or black?
#f48e2b has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.