#FD5C36 Hex Color
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The #fd5c36 hex code produces a bright, intense red-orange with warm coral undertones. Its high lightness and saturation create urgency and excitement in calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and emergency accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background; black text has about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #fd5c36
What is #fd5c36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fd5c36 is rgb(253, 92, 54), in HSL hsl(11, 98%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 79%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fd5c36?
The #fd5c36 hex color pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm cream, which temper its high saturation while preserving a lively palette for bold brand systems, promotional layouts, and interface accents. Navy adds depth, while cream softens the overall presentation.
Is #fd5c36 readable on white or black?
#fd5c36 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.