Icterine
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Icterine is a bright, high-saturation yellow that commands attention without feeling aggressive. The hex code #fcf75e functions best as a focused accent or a call-to-action button, as its intensity can overwhelm larger layouts. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black for high-contrast, legible text. This shade feels naturally optimistic and works well for quick, punchy design elements that require immediate user focus.
Questions about Icterine
What is the hex code for Icterine?
Icterine is #fcf75e. In RGB that is rgb(252, 247, 94), in HSL hsl(58, 96%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 63%, 1%.
What colors pair well with Icterine #fcf75e?
Icterine thrives when paired with high-contrast, grounding neutrals that prevent the yellow from appearing chaotic. Deep charcoal or matte black provides the best readability for text, while navy blue offers a sophisticated, professional balance for secondary UI elements.
Is Icterine readable on white or black?
Icterine 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.