#F85F00 Hex Color
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#f85f00 is a saturated, warm orange with strong red undertones and high visual energy. Its bold brightness brings excitement to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #f85f00 supports readable black text at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #f85f00
What is #f85f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f85f00 is rgb(248, 95, 0), in HSL hsl(23, 100%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 100%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f85f00?
Where does #f85f00 work best?
#f85f00 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn campaigns, where its saturated red-orange warmth adds urgency, appetite, and visual energy without covering the whole layout. Pair it with darker neutrals for balance.
Is #f85f00 readable on white or black?
#f85f00 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.