#FD990D Hex Color
Vibrant glowing orange with intense energy
#fd990d is a high-saturation orange that demands attention with its intense, glowing warmth. Because it is so dominant, it functions best as a bold accent color rather than a large-scale background. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or navy to ground its brightness. It works effectively for call-to-action buttons or safety alerts where visibility is required, ensuring black text remains perfectly legible against the surface.
Questions about #fd990d
What is #fd990d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fd990d is rgb(253, 153, 13), in HSL hsl(35, 98%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 95%, 1%.
How can I effectively use #fd990d in a design without overwhelming the viewer?
#fd990d works best as a focused accent rather than a dominant background color because of its intense saturation. Use it sparingly for call-to-action buttons or small alerts to guide user attention without exhausting the eye.
Is #fd990d readable on white or black?
#fd990d has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.73:1 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.