#FF5400 Hex Color
An intense, high-energy orange-red accent
#ff5400 is an intense, high-saturation orange-red that demands immediate attention. Due to its extreme brightness, it works best as a small 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a background. Use it against dark, cool neutrals like slate gray to prevent visual fatigue. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability when used for headlines or bold UI elements.
Questions about #ff5400
What is #ff5400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff5400 is rgb(255, 84, 0), in HSL hsl(20, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 100%, 0%.
How can I effectively use #ff5400 in a UI layout?
#ff5400 is best reserved for small, deliberate interactive elements like buttons, badges, or notification alerts. Because of its extreme saturation, it dominates a layout quickly; using it sparingly against dark neutrals like charcoal prevents user eye strain.
Is #ff5400 readable on white or black?
#ff5400 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.52:1 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.