#F0A049
A light, vivid orange closely aligning with Sandybrown.
About #F0A049
Visually, #F0A049 is defined as a vivid orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Sandybrown. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 160, and 73.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 33% M, 70% Y, and 6% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F0A049
RGB240, 160, 73
HSL31.3°, 84.8%, 61.4%
CMYK0%, 33%, 70%, 6%
HSV31.3°, 69.6%, 94.1%
LAB72.3, 22.1, 55.9
XYZ49.7, 44.1, 12.2
Decimal15769673
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.14:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.83:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.04:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.36:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F0A049;
}
.text-color {
color: #F0A049;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F0A049;
}