#FFA619 Hex Color
A high-energy, vibrant and warm orange
#ffa619 is a high-saturation, warm orange that demands attention. Because it is so vivid, it works best as a small accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to create immediate, readable contrast. The hex code for this energetic tone is #ffa619, a reliable choice when you need a bright, optimistic visual pop in your design work.
Questions about #ffa619
What is #ffa619 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa619 is rgb(255, 166, 25), in HSL hsl(37, 100%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 90%, 0%.
Should #ffa619 be used as a primary background color?
Using #ffa619 as a primary background is generally not recommended as its high saturation can quickly cause eye fatigue. Instead, reserve this punchy orange for call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or small graphic elements where you need to draw immediate attention.
Is #ffa619 readable on white or black?
#ffa619 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.72:1 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.