#FF3C00 Hex Color
Intense and energetic saturated orange red
This intense, saturated orange-red demands attention with its high-energy, fiery presence. Because of its extreme brightness, #ff3c00 works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a background. Use this hex code to guide the user eye toward primary calls to action. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays, which provide the high contrast needed for readability.
Questions about #ff3c00
What is #ff3c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff3c00 is rgb(255, 60, 0), in HSL hsl(14, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 100%, 0%.
How should I use #ff3c00 in a design?
Because of its extreme brightness, #ff3c00 works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a background. Use this hue to guide the user eye toward primary calls to action, ensuring the rest of your palette remains neutral enough to balance its intensity.
Does #ff3c00 pair well with dark backgrounds?
This vibrant orange-red provides excellent visual punch against deep charcoal or dark gray backgrounds. The high contrast between this warm, saturated hue and a neutral dark base ensures readability while making the interactive elements truly pop.
Is #ff3c00 readable on white or black?
#ff3c00 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.