#FE6C48

#FE6C48

Color Values

HEX

#FE6C48

RGB

254, 108, 72

HSL

11.9, 98.9%, 63.9%

HSV

11.9, 71.7%, 99.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.5%, 71.7%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.7062 0.186 35.1

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FE6C48;
color: #FE6C48;
border-color: #FE6C48;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 500 #EF4444

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.45:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FE6C48?

RGB(254, 108, 72) · HSL(11.9, 98.9%, 63.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.5%, 71.7%, 0.4%)

Does #FE6C48 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.82:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FE6C48?

Use 000000 text on a #FE6C48 background; contrast on black is 7.45:1.