#FDB138 Hex Color
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Bright, saturated, and warm, this orange glows like late-summer sunlight. #fdb138 carries plenty of energy but stays mellow thanks to its yellow undertones, which suits sports branding, food packaging, and autumn campaigns. It works best as an accent or set against deep navy, where its warmth reads strongest. The hex code #fdb138 reaches about 11.5:1 contrast with black text, so dark type sits comfortably on top.
Questions about #fdb138
What is #fdb138 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdb138 is rgb(253, 177, 56), in HSL hsl(37, 98%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 78%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fdb138?
Is #fdb138 readable on white or black?
#fdb138 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.52:1 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.