#FF8249 Hex Color
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#ff8249 is a bold, high-intensity orange that demands attention. Because it is so saturated, this color works best as a 10% accent rather than a background shade. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its restless energy. The hex code for this powerful orange is #ff8249, and it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #ff8249
What is #ff8249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff8249 is rgb(255, 130, 73), in HSL hsl(19, 100%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 71%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ff8249 for a balanced design?
High-intensity orange like #ff8249 requires grounding to keep it from overwhelming a design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create a sophisticated contrast that prevents the color from feeling too restless or chaotic.
Is #ff8249 suitable for text or background elements?
#ff8249 is generally too vibrant to use as a primary background for large blocks of text. It performs much better as an accent for call-to-action buttons or highlights where high visibility is desired while keeping your primary content legible.
Is #ff8249 readable on white or black?
#ff8249 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.54:1 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.