#F7A000 Hex Color
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This intense, high-saturation orange demands attention. Because it is overwhelming, use #f7a000 primarily as a 10% accent color rather than a large background. It pairs well with charcoal grays for a modern aesthetic. Black text offers 10.0:1 contrast against the hex code #f7a000, ensuring high legibility for safety warnings or bold UI buttons.
Questions about #f7a000
What is #f7a000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7a000 is rgb(247, 160, 0), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 100%, 3%.
What is the best way to use #f7a000 in design?
Use #f7a000 primarily as a 10% accent color rather than a large background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. It pairs effectively with charcoal or dark gray tones to create a balanced, modern aesthetic in user interfaces.
Is #f7a000 readable on white or black?
#f7a000 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.