#F77E21 Hex Color
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A saturated and aggressive orange, #f77e21 demands attention immediately. Its high chroma creates intense visual excitement, making it a perfect accent for calls to action or sports branding. Because it is so loud, avoid using it as a large background color to prevent eye strain. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, allowing for strong, clear UI elements that pop off the screen.
Questions about #f77e21
What is #f77e21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f77e21 is rgb(247, 126, 33), in HSL hsl(26, 93%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 87%, 3%.
Where should I avoid using #f77e21?
Avoid using #f77e21 as a large background or primary fill color, as its extreme saturation causes immediate eye strain for viewers. It is designed to be a high-impact accent, not a surface color for long-form content.
Is #f77e21 readable on white or black?
#f77e21 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.96:1 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.