#F88E65 Hex Color
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#f88e65 is a bright, high-saturation orange with a warm, melon-like undertone. Its energy makes it excellent as a punchy accent color in UI design or branding for youth-focused products. Because black text offers high readability against this hue, it works well for buttons or call-to-action elements. Avoid using it as a full-page background, as the intensity can easily overwhelm a viewer. The hex code for this color is #f88e65.
Questions about #f88e65
What is #f88e65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f88e65 is rgb(248, 142, 101), in HSL hsl(17, 91%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 59%, 3%.
How can I effectively use #f88e65 in a UI design?
Reserve #f88e65 for specific call-to-action buttons or small accent elements where you need high visibility. Because of its intense saturation, using it as a large background risks overwhelming the user, so pair it with charcoal or dark gray text to ensure the best possible readability.
What colors pair well with #f88e65 for a balanced palette?
Is #f88e65 readable on white or black?
#f88e65 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.04:1 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.