#F5AC2F Hex Color
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Bright, saturated, and leaning light, this orange carries a golden glow without going neon. The hex code #f5ac2f works best as an accent or supporting tone, where its mellow warmth can lift navy, charcoal, or deep plum. It shines in food packaging, sports branding, and autumn campaigns. Black text reads clearly on top, at about 10.8:1 contrast, so it passes AA even for small body copy.
Questions about #f5ac2f
What is #f5ac2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ac2f is rgb(245, 172, 47), in HSL hsl(38, 91%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 81%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5ac2f?
#f5ac2f pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and dark plum, which calm its brightness. For a softer look, try muted teal or warm cream backgrounds.
Is #f5ac2f readable on white or black?
#f5ac2f has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.82:1 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.