#FCA279 Hex Color
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This pastel orange is a cheerful, high-energy tone with distinct peach undertones. Because #fca279 is so light and saturated, it works best as an accent color in illustrations or UI buttons rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or dark navy text, which provides the necessary contrast for readability. The hex code for this playful shade is #fca279.
Questions about #fca279
What is #fca279 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fca279 is rgb(252, 162, 121), in HSL hsl(19, 96%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 52%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fca279?
This warm peach orange relies on contrast to shine, so it pairs beautifully with deep, muted tones like navy or charcoal. These dark neutrals balance its inherent high saturation, preventing the interface from feeling washed out or too overwhelming.
Is #fca279 readable on white or black?
#fca279 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.58:1 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.