#F78C4F Hex Color
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This saturated orange is intense, beaming, and impossible to ignore. Because of its high chroma, it works best as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons rather than a full page background. It pairs exceptionally well with dark charcoal grays. The hex code for this shade is #f78c4f. Black text reads clearly on this surface with an accessible 8.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #f78c4f
What is #f78c4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f78c4f is rgb(247, 140, 79), in HSL hsl(22, 91%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 68%, 3%.
How should I use #f78c4f in my design layout?
#f78c4f functions best as a high-impact accent color for call-to-action buttons rather than a background shade. Because of its extreme intensity, using it sparingly allows the color to draw the eye without overwhelming the rest of your interface content.
What colors pair effectively with #f78c4f?
Dark charcoal grays provide the best contrast and balance for #f78c4f, grounding its high energy. Neutral dark tones prevent the orange from vibrating too harshly against the eye while maintaining a modern, accessible, and clean professional aesthetic.
Is #f78c4f readable on white or black?
#f78c4f has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.81:1 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.