#FDAD38 Hex Color
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Bright orange with a mellow, yellow-leaning glow. The hex code #fdad38 brings energy without the harshness of pure orange, which makes it a favorite for food branding and sports kits. Its high saturation works best as an accent or on dark backgrounds, where it reads like a warm highlight. Pair it with deep teal for balance, and stick to black text on top for readable contrast.
Questions about #fdad38
What is #fdad38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdad38 is rgb(253, 173, 56), in HSL hsl(36, 98%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 78%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fdad38?
Deep teal makes #fdad38 pop through temperature contrast, while charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work. Warm browns push it toward autumn and Halloween themes. Avoid pale pastels, since they wash this orange out.
Is #fdad38 readable on white or black?
#fdad38 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.21:1 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.