#FC6000 Hex Color
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#fc6000 is a high-intensity orange that demands immediate attention. Due to its extreme saturation, it functions best as a small accent rather than a background color, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Use it sparingly for buttons or alert highlights. Black text remains readable against this shade, making it a functional choice for high-contrast warnings or bold call to action elements.
Questions about #fc6000
What is #fc6000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc6000 is rgb(252, 96, 0), in HSL hsl(23, 100%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 100%, 1%.
How should I use #fc6000 in a UI design?
Use #fc6000 sparingly as a highlight or call-to-action color because its high saturation quickly overwhelms the eye. It functions best when paired with neutral backgrounds like charcoal or deep greys, ensuring that your critical buttons remain highly visible and readable for users.
Is #fc6000 readable on white or black?
#fc6000 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.