#FEC592 Hex Color
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#fec592 is a pastel orange with a soft, peachy glow. Its low saturation and high lightness keep it mellow, which makes it a strong background base for spring themes, baby products, and food packaging. Pair it with deep teal or navy for contrast that still feels warm. Black text reads clearly on this hex code, with contrast near 13.6:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #fec592
What is #fec592 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fec592 is rgb(254, 197, 146), in HSL hsl(28, 98%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 43%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fec592?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all give #fec592 a clean contrast while keeping its warm mood intact. For a softer palette, blend it with cream, sage, or muted terracotta tones.
Is #fec592 readable on white or black?
#fec592 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.61:1 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.