#F5A100 Hex Color
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#f5a100 is a bright, highly saturated orange with a warm golden undertone. Its glowing energy suggests optimism and adventure, making it useful for food packaging, sports graphics, safety accents, and youth-focused branding. Use the hex code #f5a100 as a small accent beside navy or charcoal, since its intensity can overwhelm large backgrounds.
Questions about #f5a100
What is #f5a100 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5a100 is rgb(245, 161, 0), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 100%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5a100?
#f5a100 pairs well with navy and charcoal, which temper its high saturation while preserving its warm, energetic character; muted teal adds a cooler counterpoint without making the palette feel dull. Use it for buttons, icons, or small graphic accents instead of letting it dominate a full interface.
Is #f5a100 readable on white or black?
#f5a100 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.