#F0A883

A light, vivid orange closely aligning with Darksalmon.

About #F0A883

The hex code #F0A883 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darksalmon. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 168, and 131.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 30% magenta, 45% yellow, and 6% black. With a hue angle of 20.4 degrees, it sits comfortably in the orange spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#F0A883
RGB240, 168, 131
HSL20.4°, 78.4%, 72.7%
CMYK0%, 30%, 45%, 6%
HSV20.4°, 45.4%, 94.1%
LAB74.9, 22.3, 29.7
XYZ54.0, 48.2, 27.9
Decimal15771779

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.97:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.63:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.89:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.04:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F0A883; }
.text-color { color: #F0A883; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F0A883; }

Similar Colors

Darksalmon
#E9967A