Color #FC900E Color / Colour Code #FC900E
This page shows the hex color code for color #fc900e (#FC900E). The colour is a orange tone with 98% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FC900E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FC900E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 3, 33, and 63 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 33, 153, and 273 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FC900E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 33 and saturation at 98%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 33 to 78 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 33 with its complement at 213 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 #FC900E
Lightness variations at hue 33 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FC900E
Design Use Cases for #FC900E
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #FC900E 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 52% lightness, #FC900E 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
#FC900E sits in the orange range (hue 33). 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 #FC900E (hue 33) to its complement at hue 213. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 63. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fc900e, #0d79fd);
CSS Code for #FC900E
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About Color #FC900E (#FC900E)
#FC900E is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 144 green, and 14 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 18.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 33 degrees with 98% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FC900E is 161/255 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, 43% magenta, 94% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FC900E against white is 2.30:1 and against black is 9.13:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.13:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #0D79FD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FC900E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FD190D and #F1FD0D, 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 #FC900E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FC900E?
- #FC900E is Color #FC900E, a orange color (colour) with RGB(252, 144, 14), HSL(33, 98%, 52%), and CMYK(0%, 43%, 94%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 161/255.
- Is #FC900E accessible for text?
- Against white, #FC900E has a contrast ratio of 2.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.13:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FC900E?
- The complementary colour is #0D79FD (hue 213). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FD190D and #F1FD0D. The triadic palette adds #0DFD91 and #910DFD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FC900E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fc900e; or rgb(252, 144, 14); or hsl(33, 98%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 33 98% 52%; 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.