#FCCA5D Hex Color
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#fcca5d is a saturated, warm yellow that radiates energy and spontaneity. Because this tone is highly visible, it works best as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons or sale badges rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or navy text to ensure readability, as black text provides a high contrast ratio. The hex code for this shade is #fcca5d.
Questions about #fcca5d
What is #fcca5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcca5d is rgb(252, 202, 93), in HSL hsl(41, 96%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 63%, 1%.
What color schemes work best with #fcca5d?
This warm yellow thrives in split-complementary schemes, pairing beautifully with muted purples or deep indigos to create visual balance. Using it alongside dark, neutral tones creates a professional, high-contrast look that prevents the yellow from feeling overwhelming to the viewer's eye.
Is #fcca5d readable on white or black?
#fcca5d has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.74:1 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.