#FCE181 Hex Color
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#fce181 is a pale, sun-drenched yellow that brings a cheerful, clean energy to designs. Because it is highly readable against black text with a 16.2:1 contrast ratio, it works well for UI backgrounds and large typography. Use this hex code as a base color for spring-themed branding, but pair it with deep charcoal or navy to prevent it from washing out on screen.
Questions about #fce181
What is #fce181 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fce181 is rgb(252, 225, 129), in HSL hsl(47, 95%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 49%, 1%.
What color combinations work best with #fce181?
Is #fce181 readable on white or black?
#fce181 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.22:1 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.