#FF7200 Hex Color
Intense and high-energy vibrant orange
This saturated orange demands attention with its intense, high-energy presence. The hex code for this color is #ff7200. Because it is so loud, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a main background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray to ground its warmth. For accessibility, black text works best over this shade due to its strong contrast.
Questions about #ff7200
What is #ff7200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff7200 is rgb(255, 114, 0), in HSL hsl(27, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 100%, 0%.
How should I use #ff7200 in a design layout?
Because #ff7200 is extremely saturated, use it sparingly as a ten-percent accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements rather than as a primary background. It commands significant visual attention, so balancing it with neutral tones is essential for comfort.
What colors pair well with #ff7200 for a balanced palette?
To ground the intense warmth of #ff7200, pair it with charcoal or deep slate grays which provide the necessary contrast to make the orange pop. For a more adventurous scheme, deep navy blues create a strong, professional complementary effect.
Is #ff7200 readable on white or black?
#ff7200 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.65:1 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.