#FAAE1B Hex Color
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Less red than tangerine, bright orange leans golden, with the saturation and lightness of a highlighter. The hex code #faae1b carries an upbeat, playful mood that fits sports branding, youth marketing, and autumn themes. Use it as a dominant base for large type or as a bold accent; black text stays readable on it at roughly 11:1 contrast.
Questions about #faae1b
What is #faae1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faae1b is rgb(250, 174, 27), in HSL hsl(40, 96%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 89%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #faae1b?
Deep teal and navy flatter #faae1b best, cooling its glow without dulling the energy. Pair it with charcoal for grounded layouts or plum for something warmer and more playful.
What mood does #faae1b convey?
It reads optimistic and adventurous. The high saturation and mid lightness give it energy without harshness, which suits youth brands, food packaging, sports, and Halloween or autumn designs.
Is #faae1b readable on white or black?
#faae1b has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.13:1 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.