#FCF1EC Hex Color
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Barely-there orange at near-white lightness, #fcf1ec reads as warm off-white with a faint peach undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a base or background rather than a bold accent. Black text reaches about 18.9:1 contrast on it, well past AA for small type. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy for food, autumn, or youth-brand palettes.
Questions about #fcf1ec
What is #fcf1ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf1ec is rgb(252, 241, 236), in HSL hsl(19, 73%, 96%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 6%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcf1ec?
Terracotta, deep navy, and warm browns all sit well against #fcf1ec without overpowering it. Use darker shades for text and accents, since light colors like white wash this tint out.
Is #fcf1ec readable on white or black?
#fcf1ec has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.93:1 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.