#FCF591 Hex Color
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A luminous, pale yellow, the hex code #fcf591 brings a mellow and youthful energy to design projects. This pastel shade functions best as a soft background or a subtle accent. While it can wash out against pure white, it creates a high-contrast, readable pairing with charcoal or black text. Use it when you need a touch of warmth without overwhelming the interface.
Questions about #fcf591
What is #fcf591 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf591 is rgb(252, 245, 145), in HSL hsl(56, 95%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 42%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcf591?
Is #fcf591 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #fcf591 as a text color on a white background is not recommended as it fails standard accessibility guidelines for contrast. Instead, use this pale yellow as a soft accent, a subtle background fill, or a decorative element in your layout.
Is #fcf591 readable on white or black?
#fcf591 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.