#FF5A00 Hex Color
A high-intensity, luminous orange for urgency
#ff5a00 is a high-intensity orange that demands immediate attention. This saturated, luminous tone works best as a sharp accent or CTA button rather than a background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. For maximum readability, pair this hex code with black text, as it offers excellent contrast. Designers often use this shade in youth-oriented branding or athletic layouts to inject urgency and energy.
Questions about #ff5a00
What is #ff5a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff5a00 is rgb(255, 90, 0), in HSL hsl(21, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 100%, 0%.
Where should I use #ff5a00 in my design projects?
#ff5a00 is best used as a sharp accent or call-to-action button to inject energy and urgency into your interface. Because it is so luminous, avoid using it as a primary background color where it can overwhelm the user experience.
Is #ff5a00 readable on white or black?
#ff5a00 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.