#FB8501 Hex Color
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Loud, saturated orange with real heat in it. #fb8501 grabs attention even in small doses, so it earns its place as a 10% accent: buttons, highlights, calls to action. It looks sharper against deep teal than against plain white, where it can wash out. Black text passes on it at about 8.5:1, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #fb8501
What is #fb8501 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fb8501 is rgb(251, 133, 1), in HSL hsl(32, 99%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 100%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fb8501?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all give this orange a strong counterpart without competing for attention. Avoid pairing it with yellow or bright red, which blur together at similar saturation levels.
Is #fb8501 readable on white or black?
#fb8501 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.45:1 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.