#FCF4A3 Hex Color
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#fcf4a3 is a luminous, unsaturated yellow that feels gentle and warm. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, it works best as a soft background rather than an accent. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high readability, as the contrast ratio is excellent. Avoid using it next to white, where it can easily appear washed out or muddy.
Questions about #fcf4a3
What is #fcf4a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf4a3 is rgb(252, 244, 163), in HSL hsl(55, 94%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 35%, 1%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fcf4a3?
Because #fcf4a3 is a light and airy yellow, it pairs beautifully with dark, grounded neutrals like charcoal or navy to provide necessary contrast. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing it with muted earth tones or deep botanical greens to prevent the combination from appearing too washed out.
Is #fcf4a3 readable on white or black?
#fcf4a3 has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.60:1 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.