#F58428 Hex Color

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Bright and strongly saturated, #f58428 is a warm orange with a lively, slightly golden cast. Its high chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text stays readable on this color, and the hex code is #f58428.

Questions about #f58428

What is #f58428 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f58428 is rgb(245, 132, 40), in HSL hsl(27, 91%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 84%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f58428?
#f58428 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm off-whites, which balance its bright golden warmth without competing for attention or making the overall palette feel dull, especially when darker tones carry text and structure. Use it as an accent for buttons, icons, sports graphics, or food-focused layouts rather than a full-page background.
Does #f58428 read as a warm or cool color?
#f58428 reads as a warm orange because its red component is much stronger than its blue component, while its high saturation and yellow-leaning balance give it a lively golden cast that feels energetic, friendly, and attention-grabbing in visual design.
Is #f58428 readable on white or black?
#f58428 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.21:1 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.