#F5AD3E Hex Color
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The hex code #f5ad3e creates a warm, glowing orange with high saturation and a mellow golden undertone. Its sparkling energy suggests optimism, independence, adventure, and fun, making it useful for food packaging, sports graphics, youth campaigns, and autumn themes. Use it as a bright accent rather than a full background; black text reaches about 10.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #f5ad3e
What is #f5ad3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ad3e is rgb(245, 173, 62), in HSL hsl(36, 90%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 75%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5ad3e?
#f5ad3e pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted teal, which temper its high saturation without removing its warmth. Use navy for strong contrast in branding or sports graphics, while muted teal creates a balanced, contemporary palette.
Is #f5ad3e readable on white or black?
#f5ad3e has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.92:1 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.