#FAC506 Hex Color

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#fac506 is a bright, fully saturated yellow with a warm, glowing quality. The high energy makes it a natural fit for sale tags, clearance banners, and construction signage. It works best as an accent rather than a full background, since large fields can overwhelm. Pair it with charcoal for strong contrast, or deep navy for a richer combination.

Questions about #fac506

What is #fac506 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fac506 is rgb(250, 197, 6), in HSL hsl(47, 96%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 98%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fac506?
#fac506 pairs well with charcoal for a bold, high-contrast look, and with deep navy for a richer, more grounded palette. For a softer take, try muted teal or warm taupe as supporting tones.
Is #fac506 readable on white or black?
#fac506 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.05:1 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.