#FC733C Hex Color
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#fc733c is a saturated, high-energy orange that demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, it can easily overwhelm a layout if used as a background. Instead, reserve this hue for small UI elements like buttons or notification badges. Black text pairs perfectly with this shade, maintaining excellent readability for small type. The hex code for this powerful orange is #fc733c.
Questions about #fc733c
What is #fc733c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc733c is rgb(252, 115, 60), in HSL hsl(17, 97%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 76%, 1%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How should I use #fc733c effectively in a user interface?
Reserve #fc733c for critical UI elements like primary call-to-action buttons or notification badges. Because this orange is so intense, it often overwhelms a layout when used as a background, but it acts as a perfect focal point against neutral gray or charcoal backgrounds.
Is #fc733c readable on white or black?
#fc733c has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.65:1 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.