#FBA51C Hex Color
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This high-energy orange is intense and demands attention. Because it is so saturated, use #fba51c as a 10% accent color rather than a main background. It pairs well with dark charcoal or navy to ground its intensity. Black text reads clearly against this shade with a 10.5:1 contrast ratio. Designers rely on this hex code for sports branding and youth marketing.
Questions about #fba51c
What is #fba51c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fba51c is rgb(251, 165, 28), in HSL hsl(37, 97%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 89%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #fba51c?
How should #fba51c be used in web design?
Limit the usage of #fba51c to a ten percent accent rather than a background shade to avoid eye strain. It remains a high-contrast choice for call-to-action buttons or highlights when paired against dark backgrounds or simple black text.
Is #fba51c readable on white or black?
#fba51c has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.50:1 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.