#FA7E36 Hex Color

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This high-octane orange demands attention with its intense, saturated pigment. Because of its brightness, #fa7e36 works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate greys for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this bold, energetic shade is #fa7e36.

Questions about #fa7e36

What is #fa7e36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fa7e36 is rgb(250, 126, 54), in HSL hsl(22, 95%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 78%, 2%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #fa7e36 in a design?
#fa7e36 works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate greys. Using these dark, muted tones allows the intense, high-octane orange to pop as an accent without overwhelming the overall layout or creating visual fatigue.
Is #fa7e36 readable on white or black?
#fa7e36 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.