#FC8241 Hex Color
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#fc8241 is a bright, strongly saturated orange with warm red and yellow undertones. Its energy suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn accents, but it can overwhelm as a full-page background. Use it as a 10% accent beside deep navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable, with about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #fc8241.
Questions about #fc8241
What is #fc8241 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc8241 is rgb(252, 130, 65), in HSL hsl(21, 97%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 74%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc8241?
Is #fc8241 a warm or cool color?
#fc8241 reads as a warm color because its orange base combines strong red and yellow undertones. That warmth communicates energy and appetite, making it useful for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn-themed accents.
Is #fc8241 readable on white or black?
#fc8241 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.