#FC975C Hex Color
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Bright and light, this orange carries a soft peach undertone instead of a sharp neon bite. The hex code #fc975c works best as an accent or call-to-action color, since its high lightness can wash out against white. It suits food packaging, sports branding, and autumn themes, and black text on it clears WCAG AA with ease.
Questions about #fc975c
What is #fc975c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc975c is rgb(252, 151, 92), in HSL hsl(22, 96%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 63%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc975c?
Deep navy and charcoal ground its brightness, while teal makes a striking complementary partner. Skip pale grays and soft yellows, which blur into its lightness.
Is #fc975c readable on white or black?
#fc975c has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.72:1 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.