#FEAA26 Hex Color
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This saturated, glowing orange carries high intensity and strong neon undertones. Because it quickly dominates a layout, the hex code #feaa26 works best as a 10% accent for calls to action or sports branding rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with black text, as the high contrast ratio provides excellent readability for users.
Questions about #feaa26
What is #feaa26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #feaa26 is rgb(254, 170, 38), in HSL hsl(37, 99%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 85%, 0%.
Where should I use #feaa26 in a design layout?
Limit #feaa26 to roughly 10% of your visual space to maintain balance, as its intense neon quality quickly overwhelms a layout. It is most effective as a high-contrast accent for calls to action or energetic sports-themed branding elements.
Is #feaa26 readable on white or black?
#feaa26 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.99:1 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.