#FEB94A Hex Color
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This golden-orange shade brings high energy and optimism to design projects. Because it is highly saturated and warm, #feb94a works best as an accent color for calls to action or seasonal illustrations rather than a full page background. Pair it with deep charcoals for a sharp, readable contrast. The hex code for this glowing tone is #feb94a.
Questions about #feb94a
What is #feb94a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #feb94a is rgb(254, 185, 74), in HSL hsl(37, 99%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 71%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #feb94a for a balanced design?
Pair #feb94a with deep charcoal or navy to ground its high saturation, or use soft creams to maintain a warm, inviting aesthetic. These combinations ensure the golden-orange tone pops without overwhelming the viewer's eye in your interface.
Is #feb94a suitable for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #feb94a for long-form body text because its high brightness and saturation often fail accessibility standards against white backgrounds. It works far better as a vibrant accent, icon highlight, or primary button color on darker backgrounds.
Is #feb94a readable on white or black?
#feb94a has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.25:1 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.