#F88055 Hex Color
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#f88055 is a high-energy, saturated reddish-orange that demands immediate attention. Due to its intensity, this color works best as a 10% accent or a bold call-to-action button rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals or navy for high-contrast professional palettes. If you are learning what colors make orange, note that this specific hex code sits right on the edge of vibrant neon.
Questions about #f88055
What is #f88055 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f88055 is rgb(248, 128, 85), in HSL hsl(16, 92%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 66%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f88055?
Should #f88055 be used for text or backgrounds?
Avoid using #f88055 as a primary background or for body text, as its high saturation causes eye strain. It functions most effectively as a small, deliberate accent or a prominent call-to-action button that demands immediate focus from users.
Is #f88055 readable on white or black?
#f88055 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.21:1 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.