#F96F20 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This high-intensity orange commands immediate attention with its blazing saturation. Because #f96f20 is so loud, reserve it as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights where you need urgent clicks. Black text remains perfectly legible against this shade, making it a reliable choice for high-contrast safety icons or bold, playful typography in your design projects.
Questions about #f96f20
What is #f96f20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f96f20 is rgb(249, 111, 32), in HSL hsl(22, 95%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 87%, 2%.
What is the best way to use #f96f20 in web design?
#f96f20 functions best as an urgent accent color, occupying no more than 10% of your interface to keep users focused. Use it for call-to-action buttons or vital notification icons where high visibility is absolutely required for interaction.
Is #f96f20 readable on white or black?
#f96f20 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.32:1 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.