Color #FAC689 Color / Colour Code #FAC689
This page shows the hex color code for color #fac689 (#FAC689). The colour is a orange tone with 92% saturation and 76% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FAC689 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FAC689 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 2, 32, and 62 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 32, 152, and 272 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FAC689
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 32 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 32 to 77 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 32 with its complement at 212 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 #FAC689
Lightness variations at hue 32 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FAC689
Design Use Cases for #FAC689
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #FAC689 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.
Light Background Tint
#FAC689 at 76% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#FAC689 sits in the orange range (hue 32). 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 #FAC689 (hue 32) to its complement at hue 212. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 62. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fac689, #89befa);
CSS Code for #FAC689
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Colors visually similar to #FAC689 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FAC689 (#FAC689)
#FAC689 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 198 green, and 137 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 32 degrees with 92% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FAC689 is 207/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 21% magenta, 45% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FAC689 against white is 1.56:1 and against black is 13.50:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.50:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #89BEFA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FAC689. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FA8D89 and #F6FA89, 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 #FAC689
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FAC689?
- #FAC689 is Color #FAC689, a orange color (colour) with RGB(250, 198, 137), HSL(32, 92%, 76%), and CMYK(0%, 21%, 45%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 207/255.
- Is #FAC689 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FAC689 has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.50:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FAC689?
- The complementary colour is #89BEFA (hue 212). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FA8D89 and #F6FA89. The triadic palette adds #89FAC6 and #C689FA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FAC689 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fac689; or rgb(250, 198, 137); or hsl(32, 92%, 76%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 32 92% 76%; 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.