#F83600 Hex Color
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#f83600 is an intense, high-chroma orange-red that demands immediate attention. Avoid using it as a large background, as it overwhelms the eyes. Instead, apply this shade as an accent for calls to action or status indicators. Black text remains legible here with a 5.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this powerful, fiery hue is #f83600.
Questions about #f83600
What is #f83600 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f83600 is rgb(248, 54, 0), in HSL hsl(13, 100%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 100%, 3%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #f83600 in a UI layout?
Use #f83600 sparingly as an accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or status indicators that require immediate user focus. Avoid using this shade as a background color, as its high intensity creates visual strain and overwhelms the page design.
What text color works best against #f83600?
Black or very dark text provides the best legibility, maintaining a contrast ratio of approximately 5.5:1. This is well above the minimum standard for accessible design, ensuring that any text layered over #f83600 remains readable and clear for all users.
Is #f83600 readable on white or black?
#f83600 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.