#F8AE56 Hex Color
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This bright, golden orange radiates a warm energy that feels approachable and cheerful. Because of its high saturation, #f8ae56 works best as an accent color in a 10% role rather than a dominant background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground its intensity. The hex code for this shade is #f8ae56.
Questions about #f8ae56
What is #f8ae56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8ae56 is rgb(248, 174, 86), in HSL hsl(33, 92%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 65%, 3%.
How can I effectively use #f8ae56 in a design layout?
Does #f8ae56 read as a warm or cool color?
#f8ae56 is distinctly warm, carrying strong golden and yellow undertones that evoke sunlight and cheerfulness. This inherent warmth makes it an excellent choice for branding or call-to-action buttons that need to feel approachable, inviting, and friendly to the user.
Is #f8ae56 readable on white or black?
#f8ae56 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.18:1 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.