#FD5A1E Hex Color
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#fd5a1e is a highly saturated, bright red-orange with warm undertones and strong visual energy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and sale graphics, where it creates urgency and excitement. Use it as a focused accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code is #fd5a1e, and black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #fd5a1e
What is #fd5a1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fd5a1e is rgb(253, 90, 30), in HSL hsl(16, 98%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 88%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fd5a1e?
Does #fd5a1e read as a warm or cool color?
#fd5a1e reads as a warm color because its hue sits in the red-orange range, where red and orange undertones create a sunny, energetic impression across digital and printed designs alike. Its high saturation makes that warmth feel vivid and attention-grabbing rather than soft, dusty, or earthy.
Is #fd5a1e readable on white or black?
#fd5a1e 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.