#FF8A3C Hex Color
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#ff8a3c is a bold, high-energy orange that demands immediate attention. Because this shade is intensely saturated, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground its brightness. The hex code for this warm, flashy color is #ff8a3c, making it an ideal choice for call-to-action buttons or high-contrast UI highlights.
Questions about #ff8a3c
What is #ff8a3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff8a3c is rgb(255, 138, 60), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 76%, 0%.
What is the best way to use #ff8a3c in a UI?
Use #ff8a3c sparingly as a small accent or call-to-action button to maintain user focus without overwhelming the layout. It shines brightest against dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which provide the necessary contrast to balance its intensity.
Is #ff8a3c suitable for use as body text?
Avoid using #ff8a3c for large blocks of body text, as its high saturation causes eye strain and poor readability. It works effectively for large-scale headlines or button fills against dark backgrounds, but standard dark text remains the safer choice for meeting accessibility standards.
Is #ff8a3c readable on white or black?
#ff8a3c has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.95:1 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.