#F75A0C Hex Color
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#f75a0c is a bold, saturated orange that demands immediate attention. This high-energy shade radiates warmth and intensity, making it an excellent choice for calls to action, sales highlights, and emergency signals. Designers often use this loud, flamboyant tone to spark excitement or create urgency in autumn and food industry branding. When your project needs a punch of power, this hex code delivers serious impact.
Questions about #f75a0c
What is #f75a0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f75a0c is rgb(247, 90, 12), in HSL hsl(20, 94%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 95%, 3%.
When should you use #f75a0c in a design?
Use this color for high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons, emergency alerts, or sales highlights where you need to grab attention immediately. Its intensity can be overwhelming if used across large backgrounds, so keep it focused on small, strategic accents.
What colors pair well with this vibrant orange?
This shade works beautifully with deep, cooling blues or dark teals which provide a complementary contrast that balances the extreme warmth. You can also pair it with soft, muted grays or charcoals to ground the color and prevent it from appearing too chaotic.
Is #f75a0c readable on white or black?
#f75a0c has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.