#FCF650 Hex Color
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Sale banners, caution tape, and clearance tags often reach for a yellow this loud. #fcf650 is a bright, warm yellow with a mellow green undertone. Its high saturation reads playful and urgent, so it works as a promo accent or a 10% highlight in a layout. Skip it as a full background since it can wash out next to white. Black text on it hits about 18.4:1 contrast, well past accessibility standards.
Questions about #fcf650
What is #fcf650 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf650 is rgb(252, 246, 80), in HSL hsl(58, 97%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 68%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcf650?
Pair #fcf650 with charcoal or deep navy for strong contrast, or soften it with warm terracotta and sage for a less aggressive palette. Its green undertone keeps it from clashing with earthy tones.
Is #fcf650 readable on white or black?
#fcf650 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.43:1 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.