#FCE75C Hex Color
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A bright, mellow yellow with a neon edge. #fce75c feels warm and optimistic, which suits sale tags, highlights, and construction signage. It works best as an accent, since full backgrounds can glare. Black text on it reaches about 16.7:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable. Try it with charcoal instead of pure black for a softer pairing.
Questions about #fce75c
What is #fce75c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fce75c is rgb(252, 231, 92), in HSL hsl(52, 96%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 63%, 1%.
What text color works best on #fce75c?
Black text is the clear winner, with about 16.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. Charcoal also works if pure black feels too harsh.
What colors pair well with #fce75c?
Charcoal, ink navy, and deep plum all flatter #fce75c without the harshness of a pure black pairing. For a bolder look, a saturated violet accent adds punch while keeping the warm mood intact.
Is #fce75c readable on white or black?
#fce75c has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.72:1 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.