#FAA156 Hex Color

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#faa156 is a light, warm orange with golden undertones and a mellow, sunlit finish. Its fresh energy supports optimism, creativity, and adventure in food branding, youth campaigns, sports graphics, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #faa156.

Questions about #faa156

What is #faa156 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faa156 is rgb(250, 161, 86), in HSL hsl(27, 94%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 66%, 2%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #faa156?
#faa156 pairs well with navy or charcoal, which temper its warm, sunlit orange and create clear contrast for branding and editorial layouts. Muted cream and earthy brown can support softer autumn-inspired palettes.
Is #faa156 readable on white or black?
#faa156 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.29:1 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.