#FF731F Hex Color
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#ff731f is a saturated, blazing orange with a strong red undertone. It reads loud and energetic, which makes it work better as an accent or call-to-action color than a full background. Pair it with deep navy for sharp contrast, or charcoal for a moodier feel. Black text on #ff731f reaches about 7.7:1 contrast, so it comfortably passes WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ff731f
What is #ff731f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff731f is rgb(255, 115, 31), in HSL hsl(23, 100%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 88%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ff731f?
Deep navy and charcoal make #ff731f pop, because dark bases let its saturation carry the design. Warm creams work too, though it can wash out against plain white.
Is black or white text safer on #ff731f?
Black text is the safer choice, reading at about 7.7:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA body text threshold. White text falls short for small type, so save it for large display only.
Is #ff731f readable on white or black?
#ff731f has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.72:1 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.