#F8871F Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, the orange hex code #f8871f has a warm, yellow undertone and strong visual energy. It suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and seasonal accents, but feels intense as a full-page background. Use it sparingly against navy or charcoal; black text achieves about 8.5:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #f8871f
What is #f8871f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8871f is rgb(248, 135, 31), in HSL hsl(29, 94%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 88%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8871f?
Navy and charcoal pair well with #f8871f, balancing its bright warmth with darker, cooler contrast for buttons, headlines, sports graphics, and food packaging when the orange needs a clear visual anchor. Warm neutrals can soften it, while nearby oranges create a more energetic monochromatic look.
Is #f8871f a warm or cool color?
#f8871f reads as a warm orange because its hue leans toward yellow rather than red or blue, giving it lively, sunny energy in both digital and print designs, including packaging. That warmth suits calls to action and seasonal accents, though large areas may feel intense.
Is #f8871f readable on white or black?
#f8871f has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.47:1 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.