#FEC764 Hex Color
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Bright yet softened by its lightness, #fec764 is a warm golden orange with mellow yellow undertones. Its fresh, glowing character suits food packaging, youth branding, autumn graphics, and sale promotions. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable, with about 13.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #fec764.
Questions about #fec764
What is #fec764 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fec764 is rgb(254, 199, 100), in HSL hsl(39, 99%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 61%, 0%.
Which colors pair well with #fec764?
Does #fec764 work with black text?
#fec764 works well with black text, delivering about a 13.6:1 contrast ratio, while white text has much weaker contrast and is generally unsuitable for normal-size copy on this light, warm background.
Is #fec764 a warm or cool color?
#fec764 reads as a warm color because its bright golden-orange base is shaped by mellow yellow undertones. Its lightness keeps the warmth fresh and approachable rather than heavy or earthy.
Is #fec764 readable on white or black?
#fec764 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.56:1 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.