#F59E42 Hex Color
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Bright and warmly saturated, #f59e42 is an orange hex color with golden undertones and upbeat energy. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent in food branding and sports graphics. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal for stronger definition in autumn campaigns. The hex code #f59e42 supports readable black text at about 9.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #f59e42
What is #f59e42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f59e42 is rgb(245, 158, 66), in HSL hsl(31, 90%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 73%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f59e42?
Is #f59e42 warm or cool?
#f59e42 reads as a warm color because its orange base carries strong golden undertones, creating an upbeat, energetic feel that suits food, sports, and autumn-focused designs more naturally than cool, subdued palettes.
Does black text work on #f59e42?
Yes, black text has about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio on #f59e42, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA thresholds for normal and large text; it is a strong choice for readable labels, buttons, and interface content.
Is #f59e42 readable on white or black?
#f59e42 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.85:1 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.