#FF8A0D Hex Color
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#ff8a0d is a bold, high-intensity orange that demands attention. Because of its extreme saturation, this color works best as a small accent or call-to-action button rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground its restless energy. Use the hex code #ff8a0d when you need a visual spark that communicates excitement and optimism without overwhelming your layout.
Questions about #ff8a0d
What is #ff8a0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff8a0d is rgb(255, 138, 13), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 95%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ff8a0d in a UI design?
Is #ff8a0d appropriate for large background areas?
Avoid using #ff8a0d as a large background because its extreme saturation can cause eye fatigue and distract users. Instead, reserve this punchy orange for small, intentional elements like buttons, notifications, or specific highlights that need to grab immediate user attention.
Is #ff8a0d readable on white or black?
#ff8a0d has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 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.