#F8501D
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Orangered.
About #F8501D
The precise color #F8501D is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Orangered. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 248, 80, and 29.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 68% magenta, 88% yellow, and 3% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.