#F8A14E Hex Color
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This bright, golden orange feels energetic and playful, perfect for grabbing attention in sports branding or autumn-themed marketing. Because of its high saturation, use #f8a14e primarily as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate greys. The hex code #f8a14e provides excellent contrast for black text, making it highly readable for small details and UI elements.
Questions about #f8a14e
What is #f8a14e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8a14e is rgb(248, 161, 78), in HSL hsl(29, 92%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 69%, 3%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How should I use #f8a14e in a design layout?
Because of its high saturation, #f8a14e works best as an energetic accent color rather than a dominant background. Use it to draw attention to buttons or small UI elements, as it provides excellent contrast against dark text like charcoal or slate.
Is #f8a14e readable on white or black?
#f8a14e has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.