#FE7B47 Hex Color
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#fe7b47 is a bold, high-energy orange that demands attention. Because it is so saturated, this shade functions best as an accent rather than a large-scale background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Designers use this hex code for call-to-action buttons or highlights where high visibility is the primary goal.
Questions about #fe7b47
What is #fe7b47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fe7b47 is rgb(254, 123, 71), in HSL hsl(17, 99%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 72%, 0%.
Where should I use #fe7b47 in my interface design?
Apply #fe7b47 strictly as an accent color for call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or important highlights that require immediate user attention. Because of its extreme saturation, it will quickly overwhelm a layout if used for backgrounds or large text blocks.
What colors pair well with #fe7b47 for text and backgrounds?
Pair #fe7b47 with charcoal or deep slate grays to ensure high contrast and readability for text elements. Avoid placing white text directly on this orange, as it often causes vibration issues and makes the characters difficult to read at smaller sizes.
Is #fe7b47 readable on white or black?
#fe7b47 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.13:1 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.