Color #FAC83D Color / Colour Code #FAC83D
This page shows the hex color code for color #fac83d (#FAC83D). The colour is a orange tone with 95% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FAC83D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FAC83D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 14, 44, and 74 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 44, 164, and 284 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FAC83D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 44 and saturation at 95%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 44 to 89 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 44 with its complement at 224 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 #FAC83D
Lightness variations at hue 44 and 95% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FAC83D
Design Use Cases for #FAC83D
High-Impact Accent
With 95% saturation, #FAC83D 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 61% lightness, #FAC83D 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
#FAC83D sits in the orange range (hue 44). 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 #FAC83D (hue 44) to its complement at hue 224. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 74. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fac83d, #3d6ffa);
CSS Code for #FAC83D
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About Color #FAC83D (#FAC83D)
#FAC83D is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 200 green, and 61 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 44 degrees with 95% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FAC83D is 199/255 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, 20% magenta, 76% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FAC83D against white is 1.57:1 and against black is 13.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #3D6FFA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FAC83D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FA693D and #CEFA3D, 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 #FAC83D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FAC83D?
- #FAC83D is Color #FAC83D, a orange color (colour) with RGB(250, 200, 61), HSL(44, 95%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 20%, 76%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 199/255.
- Is #FAC83D accessible for text?
- Against white, #FAC83D has a contrast ratio of 1.57:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FAC83D?
- The complementary colour is #3D6FFA (hue 224). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FA693D and #CEFA3D. The triadic palette adds #3DFAC8 and #C83DFA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FAC83D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fac83d; or rgb(250, 200, 61); or hsl(44, 95%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 44 95% 61%; 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.