#FCFA80 Hex Color
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Softer than a lemon, the hex code #fcfa80 is a luminous pale yellow with a mellow, buttery cast. Its high lightness keeps backgrounds airy, and black text hits about 19.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. It reads friendly and upbeat in sale banners and budget graphics, though it washes out next to pure white, so lean on navy or charcoal partners.
Questions about #fcfa80
What is #fcfa80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcfa80 is rgb(252, 250, 128), in HSL hsl(59, 95%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 49%, 1%.
What text color works best on #fcfa80?
Black text is the clear choice, with a contrast ratio around 19.1:1, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. White text fails badly on this pale yellow and should be avoided for anything readable.
What colors pair well with #fcfa80?
Is #fcfa80 readable on white or black?
#fcfa80 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.12:1 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.