#FCFAA9 Hex Color
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Pale yellow with a mellow, low-saturation warmth. #fcfaa9 works well as a dominant background for sale banners and budget promotions, where its lightness feels friendly without shouting. Pair it with olive or charcoal to keep it from washing out next to plain white. The hex code #fcfaa9 also gives black text strong contrast, about 19.4:1, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #fcfaa9
What is #fcfaa9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcfaa9 is rgb(252, 250, 169), in HSL hsl(59, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 33%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcfaa9?
Charcoal and olive both flatter #fcfaa9, grounding its lightness with weight and depth. Warm neutrals like terracotta work too, while plain white tends to wash it out.
Is #fcfaa9 readable on white or black?
#fcfaa9 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.38:1 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.