What color is #F39B16?

#F39B16 is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(243, 155, 22), and in HSL hsl(36, 90%, 52%).

Is #F39B16 accessible as text?

On white, #F39B16 has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #F39B16, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F39B16?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-500 (#FE9A00).

What colors go well with #F39B16?

#F39B16 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #166FF3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F39B16 below.

Is #F39B16 good for buttons?

#F39B16 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F39B16 — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F39B16 the same as CSS orange?

No — #F39B16 is not the CSS named color orange, but orange (#FFA500) is the closest CSS named color.

#F39B16 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F39B16

Not just a swatch — here's how #F39B16 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F39B16 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F39B16 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Marigold as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F39B16 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Marigold holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F39B16 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Marigold opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F39B16 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Marigold sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F39B16 Secondary #F8D8B7 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Marigold is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Marigold carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F39B16 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 96/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F39B16

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #F39B16 with

Coquelicot Electric Lime True Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EAD7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F3E416 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #F39B16 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #F39B16;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 155 22;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.1% 0.162 68.6);
  --color-50: #FEF9F0;
  --color-100: #FDEED8;
  --color-200: #FBDEB2;
  --color-300: #F2C37E;
  --color-400: #E3A84F;
  --color-500: #CA8A2B;
  --color-600: #996C29;
  --color-700: #6C4F23;
  --color-800: #46351B;
  --color-900: #2B2112;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  marigold: {
    50: '#FEF9F0',
    100: '#FDEED8',
    200: '#FBDEB2',
    300: '#F2C37E',
    400: '#E3A84F',
    500: '#CA8A2B',
    600: '#996C29',
    700: '#6C4F23',
    800: '#46351B',
    900: '#2B2112',
  },
}

$base: #F39B16;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F0;
$base-100: #FDEED8;
$base-200: #FBDEB2;
$base-300: #F2C37E;
$base-400: #E3A84F;
$base-500: #CA8A2B;
$base-600: #996C29;
$base-700: #6C4F23;
$base-800: #46351B;
$base-900: #2B2112;
$base-hover: #CA7D0B;
$base-subtle: #F3DFC1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F39B16",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDEED8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBDEB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2C37E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3A84F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CA8A2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#996C29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C4F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46351B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2112",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}