#FD5A19 Hex Color
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This punchy, high-energy orange-red demands immediate attention. Because #fd5a19 is so intense, it functions best as a small accent for calls to action rather than a background. Use black text for high readability, as it offers a strong 6.7:1 contrast ratio against this hue. It pairs well with dark charcoal to temper its fiery nature. The hex code is #fd5a19.
Questions about #fd5a19
What is #fd5a19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fd5a19 is rgb(253, 90, 25), in HSL hsl(17, 98%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 90%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fd5a19?
Because #fd5a19 is so intense, it works best when tempered by deep neutrals like charcoal or deep navy, which ground the fiery energy. Avoid using it alongside other equally bright neons, as they will compete for visual dominance and create eye strain.
Is #fd5a19 readable on white or black?
#fd5a19 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.