#F88000 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated orange demands attention, making it perfect for call-to-action buttons or small UI accents where you need immediate impact. Because it is so loud, avoid using it as a large-scale background, as it can quickly overwhelm a layout. Pair #f88000 with deep charcoal or navy to ground the intensity. The hex code for this color is #f88000.
Questions about #f88000
What is #f88000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f88000 is rgb(248, 128, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 100%, 3%.
Is #f88000 suitable for large-scale UI backgrounds?
Avoid using #f88000 as a large-scale background because its extreme saturation can quickly overwhelm a layout and tire the viewer. Reserve it for small, high-impact elements like buttons, badges, or notification icons where immediate visual feedback is required.
Is #f88000 readable on white or black?
#f88000 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 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.