#F8B05B Hex Color
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This sunny, saturated orange feels energetic and youthful. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, it works best as an accent color for calls-to-action or illustrations rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy blue to sharpen its glow. The hex code for this color is #f8b05b, which offers excellent contrast when used with standard black text.
Questions about #f8b05b
What is #f8b05b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8b05b is rgb(248, 176, 91), in HSL hsl(32, 92%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 63%, 3%.
What colors pair best with #f8b05b for a balanced design?
Is #f8b05b suitable for UI elements like buttons?
#f8b05b works exceptionally well for call-to-action buttons because its high saturation and lightness naturally draw the eye. Always ensure you pair it with dark, high-contrast text or icons to maintain readability standards and meet basic accessibility requirements for your users.
Is #f8b05b readable on white or black?
#f8b05b has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.35:1 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.