#FC4C04 Hex Color
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Highly saturated and warm, #fc4c04 is a bright red-orange with strong energy and heat. Its vivid presence suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents, but it can overwhelm when used as a large background. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal, and use black text for accessible small copy. The hex code is #fc4c04.
Questions about #fc4c04
What is #fc4c04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc4c04 is rgb(252, 76, 4), in HSL hsl(17, 98%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 98%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc4c04?
Deep navy, charcoal, and cool blue-gray tones balance #fc4c04’s heat, while warm cream can soften its impact and preserve the orange’s energetic focus without looking harsh in a polished layout. Use dark neutrals for structure and the orange for buttons, highlights, or selected states.
Is #fc4c04 a warm or cool color?
#fc4c04 reads as a warm color because its hue sits near red-orange, while its high saturation and brightness amplify heat, urgency, and forward motion in visual designs and user interfaces. It feels more energetic than earthy, so small doses often work better than broad fields.
Is #fc4c04 readable on white or black?
#fc4c04 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.