#F5AC28 Hex Color
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Bright and warm, #f5ac28 is a saturated orange with golden yellow undertones and a lively, glowing finish. Its fresh energy suggests optimism, adventure, creativity, and fun. The hex code #f5ac28 works well for food packaging, sports graphics, safety accents, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a bold accent, with black text for strong readability.
Questions about #f5ac28
What is #f5ac28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ac28 is rgb(245, 172, 40), in HSL hsl(39, 91%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 84%, 4%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f5ac28?
#f5ac28 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted teal because their darker or cooler tones steady its bright golden warmth. Use it as an accent against those colors rather than combining it with several equally strong hues.
Is #f5ac28 readable on white or black?
#f5ac28 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.81:1 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.