#FFA459 Hex Color

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#ffa459 is a high-energy, luminous orange with a sun-drenched quality. Its intensity makes it a difficult choice for large backgrounds, so use it as an accent color to inject optimism into sports branding or creative projects. Because it pairs well with deep charcoal or navy, use black text for clear readability. The hex code for this glowing orange is #ffa459.

Questions about #ffa459

What is #ffa459 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa459 is rgb(255, 164, 89), in HSL hsl(27, 100%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 65%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffa459?
To balance the high intensity of #ffa459, pair it with deep, neutral tones like navy or charcoal. These dark colors provide necessary contrast for readability, making the orange pop without overwhelming the overall design layout or typography.
Is #ffa459 readable on white or black?
#ffa459 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.70:1 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.