#FCB45C Hex Color

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#fcb45c is a light, warm orange with strong yellow undertones and a clear, glowing finish. Its cheerful saturation suggests optimism, creativity, and adventure without feeling harsh. The hex code #fcb45c suits food packaging, youth-focused branding, autumn graphics, and safety accents. Use black text for readable body copy, since contrast is about 11.8:1.

Questions about #fcb45c

What is #fcb45c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcb45c is rgb(252, 180, 92), in HSL hsl(33, 96%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 63%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcb45c?
Pair #fcb45c with navy or charcoal for strong contrast, or with muted teal for a lively cool counterpoint. These combinations balance its lightness and keep the palette energetic without making the orange dominate every element.
Is #fcb45c readable on white or black?
#fcb45c has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.82:1 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.