#F6A313 Hex Color

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High-energy and luminous, #f6a313 brings a golden warmth that demands attention. Because of its high saturation, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep teals for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code #f6a313 offers high legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification alerts.

Questions about #f6a313

What is #f6a313 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6a313 is rgb(246, 163, 19), in HSL hsl(38, 93%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 92%, 4%.
How do I use #f6a313 effectively in a design?
Apply #f6a313 sparingly as a 10% accent color to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or status notifications. Because of its extreme vibrancy, it often overwhelms a layout if used as a primary background or dominant color.
What colors pair well with #f6a313?
This golden orange creates high-contrast, professional combinations when paired with dark neutral tones like charcoal or deep, moody teal. These pairings balance the intense warmth of the orange with grounded, sophisticated anchors that improve overall readability.
Is #f6a313 readable on white or black?
#f6a313 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.16:1 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.