#FCA178

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FCA178?

RGB(252, 161, 120), HSL(18.6, 95.7%, 72.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 36.1%, 52.4%, 1.2%).

Q: Does #FCA178 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.0:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FCA178 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 252, 161, 120, in HSL 18.6°, 95.7%, 72.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 36.1%, 52.4%, 1.2%. The nearest named color is lightsalmon.

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Color Values

HEX

#FCA178

RGB

252, 161, 120

HSL

18.6, 95.7%, 72.9%

HSV

18.6, 52.4%, 98.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.1%, 52.4%, 1.2%

OKLCH

0.7916 0.1219 44.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: lightsalmon

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.