#FAA519 Hex Color
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Bold and fully saturated, #faa519 is a glowing orange that sits between yellow and red. Its high lightness keeps it bright without turning harsh, and it reads friendly rather than loud. Black text passes AA contrast on it, which makes the hex code a solid pick for buttons, safety gear, and callouts. As a dominant base it can overwhelm, so give it roughly 10% of a layout against charcoal or deep teal.
Questions about #faa519
What is #faa519 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faa519 is rgb(250, 165, 25), in HSL hsl(37, 96%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 90%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #faa519?
Deep teal and charcoal ground #faa519 best, since dark, cool neighbors tame its intensity. Navy gives it a classic, sporty feel, while plum pulls it toward warmer autumn territory.
Is #faa519 readable on white or black?
#faa519 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.46:1 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.