#F6A156 Hex Color
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#f6a156 is a glowing, warm orange that demands attention. It serves best as a high-impact accent color for youth branding or seasonal campaigns. Because it maintains a 10.2:1 contrast ratio against black, you can use it confidently for UI buttons and small details. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate grey to ground its high energy and prevent it from appearing washed out.
Questions about #f6a156
What is #f6a156 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6a156 is rgb(246, 161, 86), in HSL hsl(28, 90%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 65%, 4%.
What colors pair well with the warm orange of #f6a156?
Because of its high energy, #f6a156 is best grounded by deep, neutral tones that prevent it from appearing washed out. Pairing it with charcoal or slate grey provides a sophisticated balance, making your UI elements pop effectively.
Is #f6a156 readable on white or black?
#f6a156 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.15:1 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.