#F85B3F Hex Color
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Highly saturated and medium-light, #f85b3f is a warm red with clear orange undertones and an ablaze appearance. Its strong energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and promotional graphics. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or cream rather than a full background. The hex code #f85b3f supports black body text at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #f85b3f
What is #f85b3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f85b3f is rgb(248, 91, 63), in HSL hsl(9, 93%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 75%, 3%.
Which colors pair well with #f85b3f?
#f85b3f pairs well with charcoal, cream, navy, and muted blue-green shades that temper its orange warmth while preserving strong visual emphasis in buttons, labels, and promotional layouts. Use one as a quiet background or supporting color.
Does #f85b3f read as a warm or cool color?
#f85b3f reads as a warm color because its high red value is supported by a noticeable orange component, giving it a fiery, energetic appearance rather than the calmer feel associated with blue-based reds. That warmth suits bold accents and calls to action.
Is #f85b3f readable on white or black?
#f85b3f has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.55:1 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.