#F08A16

A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Darkorange.

About #F08A16

At its core, #F08A16 is a medium and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkorange. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(240, 138, 22).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 43% Magenta, 91% Yellow, and 6% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F08A16
RGB240, 138, 22
HSL31.9°, 87.9%, 51.4%
CMYK0%, 43%, 91%, 6%
HSV31.9°, 90.8%, 94.1%
LAB67.1, 32.0, 69.5
XYZ45.2, 36.8, 5.5
Decimal15763990

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.51:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.35:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.40:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.10:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F08A16; }
.text-color { color: #F08A16; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F08A16; }

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