#FC3A0E Hex Color
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Highly saturated and bright, #fc3a0e is a warm red with a strong orange undertone and bold visual energy. It suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and emergency accents. Use it sparingly because it can overwhelm a full background. Pair it with deep navy, while black text provides accessible contrast. The hex code is #fc3a0e.
Questions about #fc3a0e
What is #fc3a0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc3a0e is rgb(252, 58, 14), in HSL hsl(11, 98%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 94%, 1%.
Does #fc3a0e read as warm or cool?
#fc3a0e reads as a warm red because its strong orange undertone pushes it toward heat and flame-like energy, while its high saturation gives the shade an urgent, lively, attention-grabbing character instead of a soft or restrained appearance.
What colors pair well with #fc3a0e?
#fc3a0e pairs especially well with deep navy, which steadies its vivid warmth, creates strong visual contrast, and gives the bright red-orange a more polished, controlled setting for bold design work and interface accents. Charcoal offers a softer dark companion, while pale neutral backgrounds prevent the accent from taking over the layout.
Is #fc3a0e readable on white or black?
#fc3a0e has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.