#FC7E43 Hex Color
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#fc7e43 is a bright, highly saturated orange with a warm coral undertone and energetic visual presence. Its strong chroma suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn accents, but large backgrounds can feel loud. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible with about 8.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this orange is #fc7e43.
Questions about #fc7e43
What is #fc7e43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc7e43 is rgb(252, 126, 67), in HSL hsl(19, 97%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 73%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc7e43?
What mood does #fc7e43 create?
The #fc7e43 hex color feels energetic, friendly, and warm because its highly saturated orange base carries a noticeable coral undertone, giving accents a lively presence without losing its approachable character. It works well for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn-themed designs.
Is #fc7e43 readable on white or black?
#fc7e43 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.