#F3A85E

#F3A85E

Overview

#F3A85E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 243, 168, 94, in HSL 29.8°, 86.1%, 66.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.9%, 61.3%, 4.7%. The nearest named color is sandybrown.

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Color Values

HEX

#F3A85E

RGB

243, 168, 94

HSL

29.8, 86.1%, 66.1%

HSV

29.8, 61.3%, 95.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.9%, 61.3%, 4.7%

OKLCH

0.7898 0.1265 63.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F3A85E;
color: #F3A85E;
border-color: #F3A85E;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 300 #FDBA74

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

10.57:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F3A85E?

RGB(243, 168, 94) · HSL(29.8, 86.1%, 66.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 30.9%, 61.3%, 4.7%)

Does #F3A85E meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.99:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F3A85E?

Use 000000 text on a #F3A85E background; contrast on black is 10.57:1.