What Color Is #F35C16?

At 19° on the hue wheel, #F35C16 lands firmly in the orange family. Its 90% saturation gives it a vivid, attention-grabbing quality, while 52% lightness positions it as a medium variant — balanced for both text overlays and background use.

Color Meaning of #F35C16

Colors in the orange family are associated with creativity, enthusiasm, and warmth. As a medium variant, #F35C16 amplifies those associations with brightness and approachability, making it feel inviting and open.

Where to Use HEX Code #F35C16

Hero sections and full-width banners where medium orange tones anchor the page hierarchy
CTA buttons and interactive elements — the medium depth ensures visibility against light backgrounds
Navigation bars and sidebar accents that need to feel grounded and persistent
Data visualization charts where this orange shade differentiates data series coherently
Icon fills and badge backgrounds that require consistent recognition across screen sizes
Email template accents where rendering fidelity across mail clients matters

Similar HEX Color Codes

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#FF2F00
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Comparable orange alternative with distinct character

HEX Code #F35C16 in Design Systems

To implement #F35C16 effectively in a design system, define it as a CSS custom property: :root { --color-orange-medium: #F35C16; }. This single definition propagates to every component referencing the token, and a palette update requires changing just one line.

Accessibility testing is essential. With a perceived brightness of 129/255, pair it with dark text (#1F2937 or darker) on light backgrounds to meet the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold. It works well as a surface color or decorative accent.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #F35C16

What color is #F35C16?
#F35C16 produces a medium orange tone. The RGB breakdown (243, 92, 22) shows how the three light channels combine to create this specific orange hue at 19° on the color wheel.
Is #F35C16 a dark or light color?
#F35C16 registers as a light color at 129/255 perceived brightness. In practical terms, dark text (#1F2937) is the recommended foreground.
What colors go well with #F35C16?
Complementary pairing (≈199° hue) creates energetic contrast with #F35C16. Split-complementary (±150°) adds variety with less tension. Monochromatic schemes — lighter and darker orange shades — are the safest harmonious option.
Can I use #F35C16 for branding?
#F35C16 can serve as a primary or secondary brand color. Before committing, verify it renders well in both RGB (screens) and CMYK (print), test it against competitor palettes for differentiation, and confirm it meets WCAG contrast requirements in all planned applications.
How do I convert #F35C16 to other color formats?
Convert #F35C16 to RGB(243, 92, 22) by splitting the hex into three pairs and converting each from base-16 to base-10. HSL(19°, 90%, 52%) is derived from the RGB values using the standard algorithm. Visit our HEX to HSL converter for additional formats.