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#FA6F2E — Pumpkin

#FA6F2E is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 19° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

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Tints and shades of #FA6F2E

Color schemes using #FA6F2E

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

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#FA6F2E FAQ

What color is #FA6F2E?

#FA6F2E is a shade of pumpkin in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 95% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #FA6F2E?

#FA6F2E is rgb(250, 111, 46) in RGB, hsl(19, 95%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 82%, 2%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #FA6F2E?

White text on this background reaches 2.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.38:1.

What colors go well with #FA6F2E?

Its direct complement is #2EB9FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2EFAD4 and #2E53FA gives you contrast without the vibration.