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#FAC79E color code is #FAC79E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fac79e.

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#FAC79E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FAC79E is 0.6364. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.53:1 against white and 13.73:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FAC79E on white1.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FAC79E on black13.73:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FAC79E1.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FAC79E13.73:1AAA

#FAC79E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FAC79E?+
The hex code for #FAC79E is #FAC79E. In RGB it's rgb(250, 199, 158), and in HSL it's hsl(27, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #FAC79E?+
#FAC79E in RGB is (250, 199, 158). Written in CSS: rgb(250, 199, 158).
What is the CMYK value of #FAC79E?+
#FAC79E converts to CMYK(0%, 20%, 37%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FAC79E.
Is #fac79e a warm or cool color?+
#FAC79E (#FAC79E) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 27° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fac79e belong to?+
#FAC79E belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 27°, 90%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #fac79e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FAC79E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.53:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #fac79e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FAC79E (#FAC79E) is 148 C Pantone 148 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FAC79E in design

Practical guidance for using #fac79e (#FAC79E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FAC79E (#FAC79E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FAC79E (#FAC79E) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#FAC79E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #fac79e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#FAC79E is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.