#FCCA6C Hex Color
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This sunny yellow, identified by the hex code #fcca6c, brings a fresh warmth to any design palette. It pairs well with charcoal or deep slate greys for balance. With high contrast against black text, it remains legible for UI elements. Use this shade as a secondary accent rather than a dominant background to prevent the saturation from overwhelming the viewer in large areas.
Questions about #fcca6c
What is #fcca6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcca6c is rgb(252, 202, 108), in HSL hsl(39, 96%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 57%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #fcca6c for a balanced design?
This sunny yellow functions best when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays, which provide the necessary contrast to ground its brightness. Using it as a secondary accent against these neutral, dark tones prevents the saturation from feeling overwhelming in your layout.
Is #fcca6c readable on white or black?
#fcca6c has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.80:1 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.