#FCF5B3 Hex Color
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This luminous, pale yellow feels approachable and energetic without being aggressive. Because it is highly unsaturated, #fcf5b3 works well as a subtle background for editorial layouts or UI accents. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or navy text, providing excellent contrast for readability. Designers often use this hex code to create an optimistic, budget-friendly aesthetic in digital advertisements and web interfaces.
Questions about #fcf5b3
What is #fcf5b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf5b3 is rgb(252, 245, 179), in HSL hsl(54, 92%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 29%, 1%.
Is #fcf5b3 readable on white or black?
#fcf5b3 has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.85:1 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.