#FCF9B0 Hex Color
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Not a bright lemon, #fcf9b0 is a mellow, unsaturated yellow with a soft milky warmth. Its high lightness makes it a comfortable background for UI screens, and black text on it reaches about 19.3:1 contrast. Pair it with slate blue for balance. The hex code #fcf9b0 fits sale banners and budget-friendly branding.
Questions about #fcf9b0
What is #fcf9b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf9b0 is rgb(252, 249, 176), in HSL hsl(58, 93%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 30%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcf9b0?
Try slate blue, charcoal, or olive to offset its pale warmth. Terracotta gives it a sunnier, earthy mix. Skip pure white backgrounds, where this light yellow tends to wash out.
Is #fcf9b0 readable on white or black?
#fcf9b0 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.31:1 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.