#FF8E5B Hex Color
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With its light value and lively saturation, #ff8e5b is a warm orange with a soft coral undertone. The hex code brings optimism and creative energy to food branding, sports graphics, youth campaigns, and autumn designs. Use it as a bold accent against navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 9.3:1 contrast, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #ff8e5b
What is #ff8e5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff8e5b is rgb(255, 142, 91), in HSL hsl(19, 100%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 64%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ff8e5b?
Does #ff8e5b look warm or cool?
#ff8e5b reads as a warm orange because its red component is high and its soft coral undertone keeps it lively rather than earthy. That warmth conveys optimism and creative energy, making it useful for friendly calls to action and seasonal designs.
Is black or white text better on #ff8e5b?
Black text is the stronger accessible choice on #ff8e5b, reaching about a 9.3:1 contrast ratio, while white text can look washed out and offers much less separation. Confirm final text sizes and combinations with a contrast checker before publishing.
Is #ff8e5b readable on white or black?
#ff8e5b has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.27:1 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.