#FCF9C7 Hex Color
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#fcf9c7 is a pale, luminous yellow that feels more like an off-white than a saturated tone. Since it maintains excellent contrast with black text, it functions as a readable, friendly background for UI design. Use this hex code when stark white feels too clinical. It balances well against deeper charcoal grays or muted, earthy olive greens to add warmth without overpowering your palette.
Questions about #fcf9c7
What is #fcf9c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcf9c7 is rgb(252, 249, 199), in HSL hsl(57, 90%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 21%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #fcf9c7 for UI design?
Is #fcf9c7 a suitable choice for website body text?
While #fcf9c7 is an excellent choice for website backgrounds or highlight containers, it is not suitable for body text because it lacks sufficient contrast against white or light gray backgrounds to meet standard accessibility guidelines for readability.
Is #fcf9c7 readable on white or black?
#fcf9c7 has a 1.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.51:1 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.