#FFA100 Hex Color
A high-energy orange with optimistic warmth
#ffa100 is a high-energy orange that feels bright and unmistakably optimistic. Its intense saturation makes it an excellent choice for a bold accent color, but it can overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground its intensity. The hex code for this glowing tone is #ffa100, which offers strong contrast for black text.
Questions about #ffa100
What is #ffa100 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa100 is rgb(255, 161, 0), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 100%, 0%.
How can I effectively use #ffa100 in a design layout?
What makes #ffa100 a good choice for user interface buttons?
This shade provides excellent visual weight, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons that need to stand out immediately. Because it sits on the warmer side of the spectrum, it communicates energy and accessibility when paired against a clean white or light gray background.
Is #ffa100 readable on white or black?
#ffa100 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.