#F4A462 Hex Color
A gentle sun-warmed pastel shade
#f4a462 is a gentle, sun-warmed pastel that feels optimistic and youthful without being overwhelming. Its mid-tone lightness provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a strong choice for body copy in web design. Use this hex code as a 30% supporting color to add warmth, especially when paired against cool teals or deep slate greys for a modern, balanced palette.
Questions about #f4a462
What is #f4a462 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4a462 is rgb(244, 164, 98), in HSL hsl(27, 87%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 60%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f4a462?
#f4a462 works best when balanced against cooler, darker tones that ground its inherent warmth. It creates a modern, professional aesthetic when paired with deep slate gray or cool teal, allowing the orange to pop without overwhelming the layout.
Is #f4a462 readable on white or black?
#f4a462 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.33:1 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.