#FCC006 Hex Color
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Marigold is a highly saturated, energetic yellow that commands attention. Because of its intensity, #fcc006 works best as a small accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals and navy blues for a high-contrast, modern aesthetic. Since black text provides excellent readability on this hex code, it remains a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges.
Questions about Marigold
What is the hex code for Marigold?
Marigold is #fcc006. In RGB that is rgb(252, 192, 6), in HSL hsl(45, 98%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 98%, 1%.
What colors pair best with Marigold #fcc006?
Is Marigold readable on white or black?
Marigold has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.