#FCD116 Hex Color
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#fcd116 is a bright, glowing yellow with the saturation to grab attention instantly. Its full lightness and punch make it a strong accent for sale tags, budget branding, and construction signage. Pair it with deep navy for contrast that feels intentional rather than loud. Black text on top reads at about 14.3:1, so even small type stays legible.
Questions about #fcd116
What is #fcd116 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcd116 is rgb(252, 209, 22), in HSL hsl(49, 97%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 91%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcd116?
Deep navy and charcoal give #fcd116 the strongest contrast, which is why the pairing shows up often in sale and safety graphics. For a softer feel, try warm terracotta or a muted olive as supporting tones.
Is #fcd116 readable on white or black?
#fcd116 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.27:1 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.