#FA905D Hex Color

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This bright, saturated orange feels energetic and playful. It leans heavily toward a golden peach tone, making it perfect for small accents rather than full-page backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to maximize impact and readability. The hex code for this color is #fa905d, which offers strong contrast with black text for accessible, legible UI elements.

Questions about #fa905d

What is #fa905d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fa905d is rgb(250, 144, 93), in HSL hsl(19, 94%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 63%, 2%.
How can I use #fa905d effectively in UI design?
#fa905d functions best as a high-visibility accent color for calls to action, buttons, or notification badges rather than a background. Pair it with dark charcoal or navy text to ensure readability and maintain a clean, professional aesthetic.
Does #fa905d lean warm or cool?
This color is distinctly warm, carrying a strong golden peach undertone that evokes feelings of energy and playfulness. Its warmth makes it feel approachable and inviting, perfect for brands that want to communicate friendliness or immediate action without appearing overly aggressive.
Is #fa905d readable on white or black?
#fa905d has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.21:1 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.