#F5A947 Hex Color
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#f5a947 is a bright, warm orange with high saturation that commands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, it works best as an accent color for calls-to-action or athletic branding rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals, as black text achieves excellent readability against this shade. The hex code for this energetic tone is #f5a947.
Questions about #f5a947
What is #f5a947 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5a947 is rgb(245, 169, 71), in HSL hsl(34, 90%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 71%, 4%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f5a947 for design layouts?
#f5a947 thrives when paired with deep neutrals like charcoal or matte black, which provide the high contrast needed to make this orange pop. Avoid pairing it with other highly saturated warm tones to prevent visual clashing.
Is #f5a947 readable on white or black?
#f5a947 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.64:1 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.