#FCF0B3 Hex Color
Soft butter yellow with a mellow glow
Not quite yellow and not quite cream, this pastel butter tone carries a soft beige warmth. The hex code #fcf0b3 has low saturation, which keeps it mellow instead of bright. It works best as a large background base, where black text clears WCAG AA at about 18.3:1. Pair it with olive or dusty teal rather than white for a fresher feel.
Questions about #fcf0b3
What is #fcf0b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf0b3 is rgb(252, 240, 179), in HSL hsl(50, 92%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 29%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcf0b3?
Dusty teal, olive, and terracotta bring out the warm beige undertones in #fcf0b3 better than plain white or gray. For text and UI elements, charcoal keeps the palette grounded while preserving its mellow feel.
Is #fcf0b3 readable on white or black?
#fcf0b3 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.25:1 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.