#FC9C74 Hex Color
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This pastel orange carries a warm, sunny quality that feels friendly and approachable. Because #fc9c74 offers high contrast with black text, it works well for UI buttons or highlighted sections that require readability. Use it as a supporting accent in spring palettes rather than a dominant background, as its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a design. The hex code for this cheerful tone is #fc9c74.
Questions about #fc9c74
What is #fc9c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc9c74 is rgb(252, 156, 116), in HSL hsl(18, 96%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 54%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc9c74?
Is #fc9c74 readable on white or black?
#fc9c74 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.14:1 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.