#FCC162 Hex Color
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Reach for this soft orange when a layout needs warmth without shouting. #fcc162 is light and moderately saturated, which gives it a mellow glow in food packaging, sports branding, and autumn themes. It works best as an accent, since it can wash out next to plain white. Pair it with deep teal for contrast. Black text sits on it at about 12.9:1, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #fcc162
What is #fcc162 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcc162 is rgb(252, 193, 98), in HSL hsl(37, 96%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 61%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcc162?
Deep teal, charcoal, and terracotta all give #fcc162 a pleasing contrast. For autumn palettes, olive and rust keep the mood warm without clashing.
Is #fcc162 readable on white or black?
#fcc162 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.94:1 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.