#FE8655 Hex Color
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#fe8655 is a bright, saturated orange with a warm coral cast and enough lightness to feel energetic rather than heavy. The hex code works well for calls to action, highlights, and youth-focused branding, especially beside deep navy or charcoal. Use it as an accent instead of a full background; black text remains highly legible, with about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #fe8655
What is #fe8655 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fe8655 is rgb(254, 134, 85), in HSL hsl(17, 99%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 67%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fe8655?
Is #fe8655 a warm or cool color?
#fe8655 is a warm color because its saturated orange base carries a coral cast, adding red and visual heat to surrounding layouts and calls to action without making them feel heavy. It feels lively and approachable, making it useful for energetic accents, friendly interface elements, and upbeat youth-focused branding.
Is #fe8655 readable on white or black?
#fe8655 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.