#FC6E1A Hex Color

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With high saturation and medium brightness, #fc6e1a is a strong, warm orange that feels energetic and attention-grabbing. Its bold character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and Halloween accents, while navy or charcoal can steady it. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background. The hex code #fc6e1a supports clear black text at about 7.4:1 contrast.

Questions about #fc6e1a

What is #fc6e1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc6e1a is rgb(252, 110, 26), in HSL hsl(22, 97%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 90%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc6e1a?
#fc6e1a pairs well with navy, charcoal, and cool blue tones because their darker, cooler contrast steadies its bright warmth; cream and beige can soften it for packaging or lifestyle designs.
Is #fc6e1a warm or cool?
#fc6e1a is a warm orange with high saturation and medium brightness, creating an energetic, attention-grabbing mood that suits calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and Halloween-themed accents when used sparingly.
Is #fc6e1a readable on white or black?
#fc6e1a has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.38:1 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.