Plastic Carrot color: hex code #F65D20
Plastic Carrot has the hex code #F65D20. It is a vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 36.5% green and 12.5% blue (246, 93, 32).
Its hue angle is 17°, with 92% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 62% magenta, 87% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.51:1).
Plastic Carrot (#F65D20) color codes
| HEX | #F65D20 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 93, 32) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 36.5%, 12.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(17, 92%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(17, 87%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 62%, 87%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.46, 56.13, 61.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.46, 83.02, 47.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.186, 27.532, 4.459) | |
| Decimal | 16145696 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Plastic Carrot, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F65D20 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.51:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #F65D20 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.51:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F65D20 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8a7a13Protanopia
no red cones#af9c16Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff3252Tritanopia
no blue cones#8f8f8fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f65d20; }
.text { color: #f65d20; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f65d20; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 93 32 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f65d20, #f6c820); }Similar colors
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See #F65D20 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F65D20?
- #F65D20 is a vivid orange known as Plastic Carrot. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Plastic Carrot?
- The RGB value is 246, 93, 32: 246 red, 93 green and 32 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Plastic Carrot?
- The complementary color is #20B9F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F65D20?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.51:1 and white text 3.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.