#FCB42C Hex Color
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Bright and warm, #fcb42c is a saturated orange with golden-yellow undertones and a glowing, upbeat feel. Its energetic character suits food packaging, sports branding, youth campaigns, and autumn graphics. Use it as a bold accent with navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background; black text reads clearly on it. The hex code for this orange is #fcb42c.
Questions about #fcb42c
What is #fcb42c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcb42c is rgb(252, 180, 44), in HSL hsl(39, 97%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 83%, 1%.
Which colors pair well with #fcb42c?
Is #fcb42c readable on white or black?
#fcb42c 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.