#FC9014 Hex Color
High-energy neon orange with punchy intensity
This high-energy, neon-leaning orange demands attention without feeling aggressive. Because of its intense saturation, #fc9014 works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background block. Pair it with dark, charcoal grays to create a modern, high-contrast look that pops. The hex code for this electric shade is #fc9014, and black text remains highly legible against it for accessibility.
Questions about #fc9014
What is #fc9014 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc9014 is rgb(252, 144, 20), in HSL hsl(32, 97%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 92%, 1%.
How can I effectively use #fc9014 in a UI design?
#fc9014 works best as a punchy accent color to draw attention to primary buttons or key alerts without overwhelming the interface. Because it is highly saturated, balance it by surrounding the hue with plenty of charcoal or deep neutral negative space.
Is #fc9014 readable on white or black?
#fc9014 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.13:1 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.