#FCD85E Hex Color
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Fresh, glowing yellow with a mellow, golden edge. #fcd85e carries black body text at a 15.1:1 contrast ratio, so it works well as a background for sale banners and budget-friendly branding. It shines as the accent in a 60/30/10 palette, and it looks richer beside deep navy than beside plain white. The hex code #fcd85e suits large type more than fine detail.
Questions about #fcd85e
What is #fcd85e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcd85e is rgb(252, 216, 94), in HSL hsl(46, 96%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 63%, 1%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fcd85e?
Deep navy is the strongest partner, giving the yellow a cooler ground to glow against. Charcoal and deep plum also work, while lighter neutrals tend to wash it out.
Is #fcd85e readable on white or black?
#fcd85e has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.12:1 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.