#F57A22 Hex Color
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This saturated orange commands attention with its intense, high-energy presence. Because of its brightness, the hex code #f57a22 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground the visual impact. Since black text provides a strong 7.7:1 contrast, this color is a reliable choice for readable calls to action.
Questions about #f57a22
What is #f57a22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f57a22 is rgb(245, 122, 34), in HSL hsl(25, 91%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 86%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f57a22?
Because #f57a22 is so high-energy, it grounds beautifully against charcoal or slate gray, which balance its intensity without competing for attention. Using deep, dark neutrals helps the orange pop as an effective call-to-action button or functional highlight.
Is #f57a22 readable on white or black?
#f57a22 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.68:1 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.