#FCF45F Hex Color
Bright Yellow, Easy Energy
Think of a highlighter pen with a softer edge. #fcf45f is a luminous yellow that stays mellow thanks to its high lightness, so it reads friendly instead of alarming. It shines as a small accent in sale tags, budget signage, and call-to-action buttons, and looks sharp against charcoal or deep plum. Black text on it reaches about 18.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #fcf45f
What is #fcf45f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf45f is rgb(252, 244, 95), in HSL hsl(57, 96%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 62%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcf45f?
Pair #fcf45f with charcoal or deep plum for strong contrast, or with navy for a calmer, more grounded mix. Its lightness means dark text and outlines always outperform pale pairings.
Is #fcf45f readable on white or black?
#fcf45f has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.24:1 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.