#FEC05C

#FEC05C

Overview

#FEC05C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 254, 192, 92, in HSL 37.0Β°, 98.8%, 67.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 24.4%, 63.8%, 0.4%. The nearest named color is Yellow Orange.

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Color Values

HEX

#FEC05C

RGB

254, 192, 92

HSL

37.0, 98.8%, 67.8%

HSV

37.0, 63.8%, 99.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 24.4%, 63.8%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.8458 0.136 77.0

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FEC05C;
color: #FEC05C;
border-color: #FEC05C;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 300 #FDBA74

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

12.91:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FEC05C?

RGB(254, 192, 92) · HSL(37.0, 98.8%, 67.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 24.4%, 63.8%, 0.4%)

Does #FEC05C meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.63:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FEC05C?

Use 000000 text on a #FEC05C background; contrast on black is 12.91:1.