#FF8A5C Hex Color
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#ff8a5c is a bright, glowing orange with a soft coral undertone. Its high saturation and lightness give it a fresh, upbeat energy that suits youth branding, sports, and autumn or Halloween palettes. It works best as an accent, since large fills can feel loud, and it flatters deep teals better than plain neutrals. The hex code #ff8a5c holds strong contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #ff8a5c
What is #ff8a5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff8a5c is rgb(255, 138, 92), in HSL hsl(17, 100%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 64%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ff8a5c?
#ff8a5c pairs well with deep teal, navy, and charcoal, which cool down its warmth and make it pop. Softer options like cream or sage keep it mellow for autumn and food packaging designs.
Is #ff8a5c readable on white or black?
#ff8a5c has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.04:1 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.