#FE6500 Hex Color
An intense, high-energy vibrant orange
#fe6500 is a high-octane orange that demands attention with its intense, saturated pigment. Because of its sheer visual volume, this shade works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals or dark teals, which ground its brightness. Black text reads clearly against this hex code, making it a functional choice for high-impact buttons and bold UI elements.
Questions about #fe6500
What is #fe6500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fe6500 is rgb(254, 101, 0), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 100%, 0%.
How should #fe6500 be used in UI design?
Because of its immense visual volume, #fe6500 works best as a deliberate 10% accent rather than a primary background color. It is ideal for high-impact call-to-action buttons where you need to draw the eye immediately without overwhelming the interface.
What colors pair well with #fe6500?
This intense orange demands grounding, so pair it with dark charcoal or deep teal tones to balance its natural saturation. Using high-contrast dark neutrals keeps the design readable while letting the energy of #fe6500 pop effectively.
Is #fe6500 readable on white or black?
#fe6500 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 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.