#FF8B01 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #ff8b01 is a warm orange with strong yellow undertones and an energetic, attention-grabbing presence. The hex code #ff8b01 works best for calls to action, highlights, or small accents against navy, charcoal, or cream. Black text reads clearly on it, with about an 8.9:1 contrast ratio for accessible body copy.
Questions about #ff8b01
What is #ff8b01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff8b01 is rgb(255, 139, 1), in HSL hsl(33, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 100%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ff8b01?
Is #ff8b01 a warm or cool color?
#ff8b01 is a warm orange because its red and green values are high while blue is nearly absent, giving it a strong yellow undertone and a sunny, lively character that naturally draws attention.
Where does #ff8b01 work best in a design?
#ff8b01 works best for calls to action, highlights, icons, and small accents, where its bright saturation attracts attention without overwhelming a layout; place it beside navy, charcoal, or cream for a steadier visual frame.
Is #ff8b01 readable on white or black?
#ff8b01 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.94:1 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.