#FA983E Hex Color
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#fa983e is a high-energy orange that feels bright and assertive. Because of its saturated, glowing nature, it functions best as a pop of color for calls-to-action or youthful branding rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground its intensity. The hex code for this color is #fa983e, which offers excellent readability against black text.
Questions about #fa983e
What is #fa983e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fa983e is rgb(250, 152, 62), in HSL hsl(29, 95%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 75%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fa983e in a design scheme?
Is #fa983e suitable for body text on a website?
Using #fa983e for body text is generally discouraged due to poor contrast ratios against standard white or off-white backgrounds. It is best reserved for interactive elements like buttons or small graphical flourishes where its saturation can effectively draw user attention without sacrificing readability.
Is #fa983e readable on white or black?
#fa983e has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 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.