#FCD999 Hex Color
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#fcd999 is a warm, desaturated yellow that feels like a pale sunrise. Its light, airy chroma makes it an excellent choice for a dominant background color in user interfaces that require a friendly, approachable feel. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it remains readable for body copy. Pair this shade with deep slate or charcoal to anchor its softness and keep it from looking washed out.
Questions about #fcd999
What is #fcd999 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcd999 is rgb(252, 217, 153), in HSL hsl(39, 94%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 39%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #fcd999?
This desaturated yellow creates a professional, balanced look when paired with navy or charcoal to anchor its airy tone. For a softer, organic aesthetic, try mixing it with warm earth tones like terracotta or muted olive greens.
Is #fcd999 readable on white or black?
#fcd999 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.52:1 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.