#F7B05B Hex Color
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This sunny, saturated orange projects energy and independence. The hex code #f7b05b functions best as a 10% accent, where it pairs well with slate or charcoal to ground its brightness. While black text provides high, 11.3:1 readability against this color, avoid filling large backgrounds with it. It works better for call-to-action buttons and UI elements that need immediate visual focus.
Questions about #f7b05b
What is #f7b05b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7b05b is rgb(247, 176, 91), in HSL hsl(33, 91%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 63%, 3%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f7b05b?
Pair #f7b05b with cool-toned slate grays or charcoal to ground its high energy and prevent it from feeling overwhelming. These dark neutrals provide the necessary contrast to let the orange pop while keeping your design balanced and readable.
Is #f7b05b a good choice for text?
Avoid using #f7b05b for main body text because its high brightness makes it difficult to read on light backgrounds. It performs best as a strategic accent color for call-to-action buttons or small UI elements that require immediate user focus.
Is #f7b05b readable on white or black?
#f7b05b has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.31:1 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.