#FCE483 Hex Color
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#fce483 is a light, warm yellow with a soft golden undertone, high lightness, and strong saturation, creating a pastel glow without feeling sharp. This hex code suits spring backgrounds, baby products, cheerful sale graphics, and playful interfaces. Black text reaches about a 16.6:1 contrast ratio here, making it a strong background choice for readable body copy.
Questions about #fce483
What is #fce483 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fce483 is rgb(252, 228, 131), in HSL hsl(48, 95%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 48%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fce483?
#fce483 pairs well with charcoal or navy for crisp contrast, while sage and muted terracotta create a warmer, more editorial palette. Keep darker partners in text, borders, or 10 percent accents so the yellow remains the visual base.
Where does #fce483 work best in a layout?
#fce483 works best as a large background or dominant base when paired with dark type, especially in spring campaigns, baby products, and value-focused promotions. Its brightness can overwhelm fine details, so reserve it for spacious areas rather than dense small icons.
Is #fce483 readable on white or black?
#fce483 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.56:1 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.