#FA9B5D Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#fa9b5d is a light, highly saturated orange with soft peach undertones and a sunlit, playful feel. It suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy, making it effective for youth branding, sports graphics, food packaging, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a bold accent beside deep navy or plum. Black text reads clearly over this color. The hex code is #fa9b5d.
Questions about #fa9b5d
What is #fa9b5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fa9b5d is rgb(250, 155, 93), in HSL hsl(24, 94%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 63%, 2%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fa9b5d?
Does #fa9b5d read as a warm or cool color?
#fa9b5d reads as a warm orange because its red-orange hue and peach undertones lean toward the sunny side; its high saturation creates an upbeat mood, while cool navy can temper the warmth and make the color feel more polished.
Is #fa9b5d readable on white or black?
#fa9b5d has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.91:1 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.