#F77F00 Hex Color
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University of Tennessee Orange is a high-octane hue that demands immediate attention. This saturated shade works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights where you need to guide the user eye. While it can be overwhelming as a background, it pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal or deep navy tones. The hex code for this color is #f77f00.
About University of Tennessee Orange
Tangerine peel torn open under a hot afternoon sun
What does university of tennessee orange mean?
This orange often signals energy, warmth, and appetite, and it commonly stands for caution in signs and safety gear. At this saturation and mid-range lightness, the color comes across as loud and beaming, a hue that fills the space around it.
Where you see university of tennessee orange
- tangerine peel
- pumpkin pulp
- marigolds
- safety cones
- basketballs
- campfire embers
What it works for
Use it for calls to action, sale badges, and accents when you want attention without tipping into alarm-red urgency.
What colors go with university of tennessee orange?
Teal #008080Teal sits opposite on the wheel, so the pair snaps hard without turning harsh.Navy #000080Deep navy gives this bright orange a grounded, athletic weight.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal mutes the noise just enough to let the orange lead.Cream #fffdd0Cream softens the heat and keeps layouts from feeling alarmist.Olive #808000Olive pulls the pairing toward autumn fields and harvest tones.Maroon #800000Maroon deepens the warmth into something rich instead of loud.
Questions about University of Tennessee Orange
What is the hex code for University of Tennessee Orange?
University of Tennessee Orange is #f77f00. In RGB that is rgb(247, 127, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 100%, 3%.
How should I use #f77f00 in a UI design?
University of Tennessee Orange is a high-octane color that works best as a targeted accent for buttons or key call-to-action elements. Because it commands so much visual attention, keep its usage to 10% or less of your layout to avoid overwhelming the user interface.
Is University of Tennessee Orange readable on white or black?
University of Tennessee Orange has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.