Color #FC581D Color / Colour Code #FC581D
This page shows the hex color code for color #fc581d (#FC581D). The colour is a orange tone with 97% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FC581D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FC581D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 346, 16, and 46 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 16, 136, and 256 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FC581D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 16 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 16 to 61 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 16 with its complement at 196 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 #FC581D
Lightness variations at hue 16 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FC581D
Design Use Cases for #FC581D
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #FC581D 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 55% lightness, #FC581D 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
#FC581D sits in the orange range (hue 16). 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 #FC581D (hue 16) to its complement at hue 196. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 46. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fc581d, #1dc0fc);
CSS Code for #FC581D
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About Color #FC581D (#FC581D)
#FC581D is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 88 green, and 29 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 16 degrees with 97% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FC581D is 130/255 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, 65% magenta, 88% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FC581D against white is 3.20:1 and against black is 6.55:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.55:1.
The complementary colour #1DC0FC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FC581D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FC1D51 and #FCC81D, 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 #FC581D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FC581D?
- #FC581D is Color #FC581D, a orange color (colour) with RGB(252, 88, 29), HSL(16, 97%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 65%, 88%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 130/255.
- Is #FC581D accessible for text?
- Against white, #FC581D has a contrast ratio of 3.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.55:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FC581D?
- The complementary colour is #1DC0FC (hue 196). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FC1D51 and #FCC81D. The triadic palette adds #1DFC58 and #581DFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FC581D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fc581d; or rgb(252, 88, 29); or hsl(16, 97%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 16 97% 55%; 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.