#FE6D01 Hex Color

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High-intensity and impossible to ignore, #fe6d01 is a saturated, neon-leaning orange that demands attention. Because it is so loud, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a main background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or dark navy for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this powerful orange is #fe6d01, which supports high-contrast black text for readability.

Questions about #fe6d01

What is #fe6d01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fe6d01 is rgb(254, 109, 1), in HSL hsl(26, 99%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 100%, 0%.
How can I effectively use #fe6d01 without overwhelming a design?
#fe6d01 is visually loud, so treat it as a 10% accent color to highlight specific call-to-action buttons or graphic elements. Pair it against a neutral charcoal or dark navy to anchor the intensity and ensure the design remains sophisticated rather than chaotic.
Is #fe6d01 readable on white or black?
#fe6d01 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.40:1 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.