#FCB42A Hex Color
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#fcb42a is a high-energy, golden-orange that radiates warmth and optimism. Because it is so saturated and luminous, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background field, where it might overwhelm the eyes. Pair this shade with deep charcoals or navy blues to ground its intensity. The hex code for this bright tone is #fcb42a, which offers excellent readability against black text.
Questions about #fcb42a
What is #fcb42a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcb42a is rgb(252, 180, 42), in HSL hsl(39, 97%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 83%, 1%.
What colors work best alongside #fcb42a?
Is #fcb42a suitable for large background areas?
Avoid using #fcb42a as a full-page background because its high saturation and luminous quality can quickly overwhelm the eyes, making text difficult to read. Instead, reserve this bold golden orange for small, high-impact design elements that need to grab attention immediately.
Is #fcb42a readable on white or black?
#fcb42a has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.70:1 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.