California

Q: How do I use #FA9805 in CSS?

You can use #FA9805 in CSS with: background-color: #FA9805; or color: #FA9805; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 152, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 98%, 2%.

#FA9805

California is a warm medium color with the hex code #FA9805. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 152, 5 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 39%, 98%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

California color values

HEX: #FA9805
RGB: 250, 152, 5
HSL: 36°, 96%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 39, 98, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

California sits at 36° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, California is rendered as rgb(250, 152, 5), where the red channel dominates at 250, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, California translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 39M 98Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 39% magenta, 98% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use California

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FA9805;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 152, 5;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FA9805',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 39%
Y: 98%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(250, 152, 5)
rgba(250, 152, 5, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 36° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FA9805?

#FA9805 is California, a warm medium color with RGB values of 250, 152, 5. It has a hue of 36°, 96% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #FA9805?

The RGB color code for #FA9805 is rgb(250, 152, 5). This means it contains 250 red, 152 green, and 5 blue in the RGB color model.

Is California a warm or cool color?

California (#FA9805) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #FA9805 in CSS?

You can use #FA9805 in CSS with: background-color: #FA9805; or color: #FA9805; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 152, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 98%, 2%.