#FF8A00 Hex Color
A high-energy, vibrant and intense orange
This high-energy orange commands attention with its intense, saturated warmth. Because it is so loud, #ff8a00 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to balance the aggression. While black text provides excellent 8.9:1 contrast, use this hue sparingly to keep designs from feeling overwhelming or frantic.
Questions about #ff8a00
What is #ff8a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff8a00 is rgb(255, 138, 0), in HSL hsl(32, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 100%, 0%.
How should I use #ff8a00 in a design layout?
#ff8a00 is visually aggressive and works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It creates strong visual impact when used for call-to-action buttons or small UI elements against charcoal or dark slate backgrounds.
Is #ff8a00 readable on white or black?
#ff8a00 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.88:1 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.