#FFA408 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #ffa408 is a warm yellow-orange with a glowing, energetic finish. Its optimistic character suits food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, and youth-focused branding. Use the hex code as a lively accent against navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly legible at about a 10.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ffa408
What is #ffa408 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa408 is rgb(255, 164, 8), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 97%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffa408?
Is #ffa408 readable on white or black?
#ffa408 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.56:1 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.