#FEC979 Hex Color
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Light, warm, and softly glowing, #fec979 is a pastel orange with buttery yellow undertones. Its high lightness creates a fresh, optimistic feel, while strong chroma keeps the pastel surface lively. The hex code #fec979 suits spring backgrounds, youth branding, food packaging, and playful accents. Black text reaches about 13.8:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #fec979
What is #fec979 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fec979 is rgb(254, 201, 121), in HSL hsl(36, 99%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 52%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fec979?
The warm yellow-orange of #fec979 pairs well with navy for contrast, muted sage for a softer natural palette, and terracotta for a sunbaked seasonal feel, giving the light base more structure in branding, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #fec979 readable on white or black?
#fec979 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.84:1 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.