#FA985B Hex Color
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#fa985b is a saturated, warm orange that demands attention without feeling aggressive. Because this hue is so intense, it performs best as a small accent rather than a large background. Try pairing it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated contrast. Since black text provides excellent readability at 9.7:1, this hex code is a reliable choice for high visibility UI elements.
Questions about #fa985b
What is #fa985b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fa985b is rgb(250, 152, 91), in HSL hsl(23, 94%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 64%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fa985b for a professional UI design?
Use #fa985b against charcoal or deep neutral grays to create high-contrast, accessible UI elements. Because this orange is so saturated, grounding it with a dark, muted background prevents the color from overwhelming the surrounding layout or hurting the user's eyes.
Is #fa985b readable on white or black?
#fa985b has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.70:1 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.