#F8AF3A

A light, vivid orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #F8AF3A

Visually, #F8AF3A is defined as a vivid orange. Its closest recognized web color is Goldenrod. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 248, 175, and 58.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 29% M, 77% Y, and 3% K. 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F8AF3A
RGB248, 175, 58
HSL36.9°, 93.1%, 60.0%
CMYK0%, 29%, 77%, 3%
HSV36.9°, 76.6%, 97.3%
LAB76.6, 16.9, 66.7
XYZ54.8, 50.9, 10.9
Decimal16297786

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.88:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.18:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.79:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.51:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F8AF3A; }
.text-color { color: #F8AF3A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F8AF3A; }

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