#FCA157

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FCA157?

RGB(252, 161, 87), HSL(26.9, 96.5%, 66.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 36.1%, 65.5%, 1.2%).

Q: Does #FCA157 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.02:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FCA157 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 252, 161, 87, in HSL 26.9°, 96.5%, 66.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 36.1%, 65.5%, 1.2%. The nearest named color is tan 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#FCA157

RGB

252, 161, 87

HSL

26.9, 96.5%, 66.5%

HSV

26.9, 65.5%, 98.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.1%, 65.5%, 1.2%

OKLCH

0.7869 0.1403 57.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: tan 2

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.