#F4A35D Hex Color
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This friendly pastel orange projects optimism and youth without overwhelming the viewer. The hex code for this shade is #f4a35d. It works best as an accent color rather than a large background, where it can look washed out. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for high readability. Browse other shades of orange to find complementary tones for your next project.
Questions about #f4a35d
What is #f4a35d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4a35d is rgb(244, 163, 93), in HSL hsl(28, 87%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 62%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f4a35d for web design?
Is #f4a35d suitable for large background areas?
It is generally better to use #f4a35d as an accent color rather than a primary background color. When used in large blocks, this specific pastel tone can quickly lose its definition and feel washed out on standard screens.
Is #f4a35d readable on white or black?
#f4a35d has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.24:1 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.