#FCF5C7 Hex Color

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This pale, luminous yellow acts as a softer alternative to stark white, bringing a mellow warmth to any interface. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides excellent readability when paired with dark charcoal text. As a supporting background, the hex code #fcf5c7 creates an inviting, airy atmosphere in spa or wellness designs. Avoid using it alongside bright, saturated colors, as they will overpower its subtle character.

Questions about #fcf5c7

What is #fcf5c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf5c7 is rgb(252, 245, 199), in HSL hsl(52, 90%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 21%, 1%.
Is #fcf5c7 readable on white or black?
#fcf5c7 has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.02:1 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.