#FC996F Hex Color
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This glowing, mellow orange feels fresh and optimistic, making it an excellent choice for branding in sports or youth-focused marketing. The hex code for this shade is #fc996f. Use it as a vibrant accent rather than a dominant background to keep designs balanced. Because of its lightness, black text stands out clearly against it, ensuring high readability for UI elements.
Questions about #fc996f
What is #fc996f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc996f is rgb(252, 153, 111), in HSL hsl(18, 96%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 56%, 1%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fc996f for a balanced palette?
Is #fc996f readable on white or black?
#fc996f has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.92:1 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.