#FF8A3A

A light, vivid orange closely aligning with Chocolate.

About #FF8A3A

The hex code #FF8A3A represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Chocolate. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(255, 138, 58).

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 46% M, 77% Y, and 0% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#FF8A3A
RGB255, 138, 58
HSL24.4°, 100.0%, 61.4%
CMYK0%, 46%, 77%, 0%
HSV24.4°, 77.3%, 100.0%
LAB69.3, 38.9, 60.0
XYZ51.1, 39.7, 9.0
Decimal16747066

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.35:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.95:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.24:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.61:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #FF8A3A; }
.text-color { color: #FF8A3A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #FF8A3A; }

Similar Colors

Chocolate
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