#FC8F23 Hex Color
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#fc8f23 is a highly saturated, energetic orange with a sunny, golden undertone. Because it is so vivid, this shade works best as a 10% accent color rather than a main background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep navy to create visual tension. The hex code for this color is #fc8f23, which provides high readability when paired with standard black text.
Questions about #fc8f23
What is #fc8f23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc8f23 is rgb(252, 143, 35), in HSL hsl(30, 97%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 86%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #fc8f23 for a balanced design?
Is #fc8f23 readable on white or black?
#fc8f23 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.