#FCF285 Hex Color
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High-luminosity yellow #fcf285 brings an immediate, sunny energy to any interface. Because it is highly saturated and pale, this tone works best as a punchy accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep slate, where the contrast remains sharp and readable. The hex code for this warm yellow is #fcf285, offering great accessibility for black text.
Questions about #fcf285
What is #fcf285 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf285 is rgb(252, 242, 133), in HSL hsl(55, 95%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 47%, 1%.
Is #fcf285 readable on white or black?
#fcf285 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.17:1 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.