#FCBB5F Hex Color
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Reach for #fcbb5f when a design needs warmth without shouting. This light, glowing orange carries a soft yellow undertone that reads mellow and friendly. It earns its keep as a small accent against navy or charcoal, and black text sits on it with about 12.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body text. Food packaging, sports branding, and autumn themes put it to work. Its hex code is #fcbb5f.
Questions about #fcbb5f
What is #fcbb5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcbb5f is rgb(252, 187, 95), in HSL hsl(35, 96%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 62%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcbb5f?
#fcbb5f pairs well with deep navy and charcoal, where its lightness keeps the combination bright. For a softer palette, try muted teal or warm taupe instead of plain white.
What mood does #fcbb5f convey?
#fcbb5f reads optimistic and playful, driven by its high lightness and strong saturation. It suits youth marketing, food and beverage design, sports, and autumn or Halloween themes.
Is #fcbb5f readable on white or black?
#fcbb5f has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.41:1 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.