#FC864B Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #fc864b is a warm orange with a soft coral undertone. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn accents, though it can feel intense across large areas. Use it as a 10% accent with navy or charcoal. Black text has about 8.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA. The hex code is #fc864b.
Questions about #fc864b
What is #fc864b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc864b is rgb(252, 134, 75), in HSL hsl(20, 97%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 70%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc864b?
Navy, charcoal, and muted blue-green tones balance #fc864b by cooling its warm coral undertone, while cream or beige backgrounds soften its brightness for approachable layouts and clear visual hierarchy in interfaces.
Where does #fc864b work best?
#fc864b works best as a small, high-energy accent in calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, badges, and autumn-inspired designs, rather than covering large surfaces where its saturation can feel intense.
Is #fc864b readable on white or black?
#fc864b has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.65:1 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.