#FEB95C Hex Color
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This bright, sun-drenched orange carries a distinct yellow undertone that keeps it feeling energetic and approachable. Because of its high lightness, #feb95c works best as a punchy accent color rather than a main background, where it can easily overwhelm the eyes. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its intensity. The hex code for this cheerful tone is #feb95c.
Questions about #feb95c
What is #feb95c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #feb95c is rgb(254, 185, 92), in HSL hsl(34, 99%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 64%, 0%.
How should #feb95c be used in a design layout?
Because of its high lightness, #feb95c can easily overwhelm the eyes if applied as a large background or primary block. It works best as a sharp, punchy accent color for calls to action, icons, or highlights, especially when grounded against dark neutrals like charcoal.
What kind of mood does the hex color #feb95c create?
#feb95c conveys a cheerful, energetic, and optimistic mood, thanks to its distinct yellow undertone. This makes it an effective choice for projects that need to feel approachable and warm, rather than serious or formal, providing a bright spark of visual interest without feeling aggressive.
Is #feb95c readable on white or black?
#feb95c has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.30:1 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.