#FA655A Hex Color
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#fa655a is a saturated, warm red that demands immediate attention. Due to its intensity, use this hex code as a small accent or call to action button rather than a large background. It pairs well with deep charcoal for a balanced design. Black text provides excellent legibility at 7.1:1 contrast, ensuring your interface elements remain accessible to all users.
Questions about #fa655a
What is #fa655a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fa655a is rgb(250, 101, 90), in HSL hsl(4, 94%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 64%, 2%.
How should I use #fa655a effectively in a layout?
Because #fa655a is an intense and attention-demanding red, it functions best as a focused accent or a call-to-action button rather than a large background. Pairing this color with charcoal or deep neutral grays balances its heat while maintaining excellent legibility.
Is #fa655a readable on white or black?
#fa655a has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.