Color #FAAE23 Color / Colour Code #FAAE23
This page shows the hex color code for color #faae23 (#FAAE23). The colour is a orange tone with 96% saturation and 56% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FAAE23 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FAAE23 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 9, 39, and 69 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 39, 159, and 279 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FAAE23
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 39 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 39 to 84 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 39 with its complement at 219 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #FAAE23
Lightness variations at hue 39 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FAAE23
Design Use Cases for #FAAE23
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #FAAE23 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 56% lightness, #FAAE23 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#FAAE23 sits in the orange range (hue 39). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FAAE23 (hue 39) to its complement at hue 219. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 69. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faae23, #236efb);
CSS Code for #FAAE23
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About Color #FAAE23 (#FAAE23)
#FAAE23 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 174 green, and 35 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 39 degrees with 96% saturation and 56% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FAAE23 is 181/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 30% magenta, 86% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FAAE23 against white is 1.88:1 and against black is 11.14:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.14:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #236EFB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FAAE23. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FB4323 and #DAFB23, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #FAAE23
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FAAE23?
- #FAAE23 is Color #FAAE23, a orange color (colour) with RGB(250, 174, 35), HSL(39, 96%, 56%), and CMYK(0%, 30%, 86%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 181/255.
- Is #FAAE23 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FAAE23 has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.14:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FAAE23?
- The complementary colour is #236EFB (hue 219). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FB4323 and #DAFB23. The triadic palette adds #23FBAF and #AF23FB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FAAE23 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #faae23; or rgb(250, 174, 35); or hsl(39, 96%, 56%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 39 96% 56%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.