#F78B2C Hex Color
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This saturated orange is bold and unapologetically loud, demanding attention in any design. Because of its high intensity, it works best as an accent rather than a background color. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground the saturation and improve readability. The hex code for this energetic tone is #f78b2c, making it a functional choice for high-visibility call-to-action buttons or safety alerts.
Questions about #f78b2c
What is #f78b2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f78b2c is rgb(247, 139, 44), in HSL hsl(28, 93%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 82%, 3%.
How should I use #f78b2c in UI design?
Reserve #f78b2c for high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons or critical alerts where you need to draw the eye immediately. Because this orange is so saturated, using it for backgrounds or large areas often causes visual fatigue for users.
What colors pair well with #f78b2c?
Is #f78b2c readable on white or black?
#f78b2c has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 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.