#FF7F0E Hex Color

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This saturated orange commands attention with its intense, beaming quality. Use #ff7f0e sparingly as an accent, as it overwhelms layouts when used as a background. It pairs well with deep navy for a sophisticated contrast. Because it maintains an 8.3:1 ratio with black text, it ensures high readability for call-to-action buttons. The hex code is #ff7f0e.

Questions about #ff7f0e

What is #ff7f0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff7f0e is rgb(255, 127, 14), in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 95%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ff7f0e?
To balance the intensity of #ff7f0e, pair it with deep, cool tones like navy or charcoal. These dark neutrals provide a sophisticated grounding effect, preventing the orange from overwhelming your design while maintaining a strong, professional visual contrast.
Is #ff7f0e readable on white or black?
#ff7f0e has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.29:1 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.