#F5960E Hex Color
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Somewhere between tangerine peel and marigold petals, this bright orange glows with strong yellow undertones. The hex code #f5960e is vivid but not harsh, which suits sports branding, food packaging, and autumn campaigns. Use it as an accent rather than a full background; large fields can feel loud. Black text on #f5960e reaches about 9.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #f5960e
What is #f5960e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5960e is rgb(245, 150, 14), in HSL hsl(35, 92%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 94%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5960e?
A deep azure blue around #0e6ef5 is its complementary partner and keeps this orange looking bright instead of noisy. It also holds up against charcoal and dark teal in logos and packaging.
What mood does #f5960e send?
Its high saturation and mid-lightness read as energetic, friendly, and a little playful, which fits youth marketing and event design. Keep it in the accent slot so the energy stays an asset.
Is #f5960e readable on white or black?
#f5960e has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.25:1 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.