#FAA916 Hex Color
A luminous, high-energy golden orange
High-energy and luminous, #faa916 brings a sharp, neon warmth to any palette. It works best as an attention-grabbing accent rather than a dominant background color. Pair this saturated shade with deep charcoal or slate for a sharp, modern contrast that remains readable. The hex code for this glowing orange is #faa916, which provides high accessibility with black text overlays.
Questions about #faa916
What is #faa916 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faa916 is rgb(250, 169, 22), in HSL hsl(39, 96%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 91%, 2%.
Is #faa916 suitable for use as a primary interface color?
Due to its high intensity, #faa916 is generally too overwhelming for a dominant background or primary interface element. Use this color strategically as an accent for call-to-action buttons or highlights to draw attention without causing eye strain.
Is #faa916 readable on white or black?
#faa916 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.75:1 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.