#FFA424 Hex Color
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The hex code #ffa424 defines a bright, warm orange with high saturation and a lightly golden undertone. Its glowing energy suggests optimism, adventure, and creative fun, making it useful for food branding, sports graphics, safety accents, and youth-focused campaigns. Use it as a bold accent with navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 10.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ffa424
What is #ffa424 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa424 is rgb(255, 164, 36), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 86%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffa424?
#ffa424 pairs well with navy, charcoal, deep teal, and muted purple because darker, cooler tones offset its bright golden warmth without competing for attention in a layout. They also give bold headings and buttons a steadier visual anchor.
Is #ffa424 readable on white or black?
#ffa424 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.58:1 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.