#FC5F0E Hex Color
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#fc5f0e is a loud, saturated orange with real heat behind it. The hex code reads bold at any size, which makes it a natural fit for calls to action, sports branding, and Halloween themes. It earns its keep as a 10% accent; as a full background it can overwhelm. Black text on #fc5f0e hits about 6.8:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy, and deep navy flatters it better than white.
Questions about #fc5f0e
What is #fc5f0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc5f0e is rgb(252, 95, 14), in HSL hsl(20, 98%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 94%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc5f0e?
Is #fc5f0e readable on white or black?
#fc5f0e has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.