#F88A53 Hex Color

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#f88a53 is a bright, strongly saturated orange with warm coral undertones. Its lively intensity suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents, but large backgrounds can feel overpowering. Use it as a focused accent with deep navy or charcoal. The hex code #f88a53 supports readable black body text at about 8.8:1 contrast.

Questions about #f88a53

What is #f88a53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f88a53 is rgb(248, 138, 83), in HSL hsl(20, 92%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 67%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f88a53?
#f88a53 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and warm neutrals because darker, quieter tones temper its saturated coral-orange warmth and keep palettes focused without competing for attention in interfaces and branding. Use it as a focused accent instead of a full-page background.
Is #f88a53 a warm or cool color?
#f88a53 reads as a warm color because its strong orange base is softened by coral undertones, creating a lively, energetic feel rather than the calm or distant impression common to cool hues. That warmth suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents.
Is #f88a53 readable on white or black?
#f88a53 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.