#FCF3B8 Hex Color
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Soft, milky yellow with a beige undertone. The hex code #fcf3b8 works well as a warm base for spring themes and baby products, and black text reads clearly on it at about 18.7:1 contrast. Next to plain white it nearly disappears, so pair it with darker tones like olive or navy for definition.
Questions about #fcf3b8
What is #fcf3b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf3b8 is rgb(252, 243, 184), in HSL hsl(52, 92%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 27%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcf3b8?
Olive and navy give #fcf3b8 the definition it lacks next to white, while terracotta pushes it warmer. Because the color is so light, keep the darker partner at roughly 30 percent of the layout so the yellow still leads.
Does #fcf3b8 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. Its red-heavy yellow undertones sit far from any blue cast, and its low saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than bright, closer to a soft butter than a sunny lemon.
Is #fcf3b8 readable on white or black?
#fcf3b8 has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.65:1 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.