#FAB04F Hex Color
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Reach for #fab04f when a design needs warmth without shouting. This mellow orange glows like late-afternoon light, bright enough to feel playful but soft enough to hold up as a secondary tone. It flatters deep teal and charcoal better than white does, and black text on the hex code #fab04f passes WCAG AA with roughly 11.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #fab04f
What is #fab04f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fab04f is rgb(250, 176, 79), in HSL hsl(34, 94%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 68%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fab04f?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy give #fab04f a sharper edge than white does. It also sits comfortably with warm browns and deep reds in autumn and Halloween palettes.
Can #fab04f work as a background color?
Yes, with black text. Contrast against black is about 11.4:1, well above the WCAG AA minimum, so small body copy stays readable. White text does not have enough contrast, so keep light type off this shade.
Is #fab04f readable on white or black?
#fab04f has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.38:1 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.