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#FE5000 color code is #FE5000. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fe5000.

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#FE5000 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FE5000 is 0.2681. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.30:1 against white and 6.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FE5000 on white3.30:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#FE5000 on black6.36:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #FE50003.30:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #FE50006.36:1AA

#FE5000 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FE5000?+
The hex code for #FE5000 is #FE5000. In RGB it's rgb(254, 80, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(19, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #FE5000?+
#FE5000 in RGB is (254, 80, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(254, 80, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #FE5000?+
#FE5000 converts to CMYK(0%, 69%, 100%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FE5000.
Is #fe5000 a warm or cool color?+
#FE5000 (#FE5000) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 19° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fe5000 belong to?+
#FE5000 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 19°, 100%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #fe5000 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FE5000 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.3:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #fe5000?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FE5000 (#FE5000) is Orange 021 Orange 021, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FE5000 in design

Practical guidance for using #fe5000 (#FE5000) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FE5000 (#FE5000) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.4:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FE5000 (#FE5000) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. 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

#FE5000 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 — #fe5000 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

#FE5000 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #FE5000

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #fe5000 (#FE5000). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Mastercard#FF5F00 · Mastercard OrangeNike#FF6600 · Nike Orange