Reddish Orange Color – #f8481c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Reddish Orange color hex code is #f8481c, and it is composed of 97% red, 28% green and 11% blue.
Reddish Orange is a dark, bright, and warm color at 89% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.54:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Reddish Orange color (#f8481c) against dark backgrounds.

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Reddish Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Reddish Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f8481c |
| RGB | rgb(248,72,28) |
| HSL | hsl(12,94%,54.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 71, 89, 3 |
| HSV | 12, 89, 97 |
| RGB % | 97, 28, 11 |
| XYZ | 41.2, 24.7, 3.7 |
| LAB | 56.8, 64.7, 60.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 89% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.54 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.94 (passes WCAG AA) |
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