#FAAE48

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FAAE48?

RGB(250, 174, 72), HSL(34.4, 94.7%, 63.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 30.4%, 71.2%, 2.0%).

Q: Does #FAAE48 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.87:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FAAE48 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 250, 174, 72, in HSL 34.4°, 94.7%, 63.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.4%, 71.2%, 2.0%. The nearest named color is Yellow Orange.

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Color Values

HEX

#FAAE48

RGB

250, 174, 72

HSL

34.4, 94.7%, 63.1%

HSV

34.4, 71.2%, 98.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.4%, 71.2%, 2.0%

OKLCH

0.8062 0.1449 70.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Yellow Orange

Color Psychology

True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.

Design Usage

Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.