#FA4D09 Hex Color
Bold red-orange built for urgency
Loud and fully saturated, red-orange #fa4d09 has enough lightness to glow instead of smolder. The hex code works best as a small accent for calls to action, sale badges, or sports branding, where its urgency reads instantly. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal rather than white, which can make it feel harsh. Black text passes AA contrast standards on it.
Questions about #fa4d09
What is #fa4d09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fa4d09 is rgb(250, 77, 9), in HSL hsl(17, 96%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 96%, 2%.
What text color works best on #fa4d09?
Black text reads most clearly on #fa4d09, with a contrast ratio of about 6.1:1. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so even small body text stays legible on top of it.
What colors pair well with #fa4d09?
Is #fa4d09 readable on white or black?
#fa4d09 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.