#FCFAB3 Hex Color
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With its luminous, low-saturation warmth, #fcfab3 is a pale yellow that feels clean, fresh, and optimistic. The hex code #fcfab3 suits health, bridal, dairy, and minimal branding as a supporting tone. It can wash out beside white, so use black text for clear small type, with about 19.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #fcfab3
What is #fcfab3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcfab3 is rgb(252, 250, 179), in HSL hsl(58, 92%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 29%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcfab3?
#fcfab3 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted green, which give its pale yellow enough contrast while keeping the palette calm and fresh. For softer layouts, combine it with warm white or dusty lavender.
Is #fcfab3 warm or cool?
#fcfab3 reads as a warm pale yellow because its yellow base creates a sunny impression, while its high lightness and low saturation soften that warmth into a clean, airy appearance. It works best as a gentle supporting color.
Is #fcfab3 readable on white or black?
#fcfab3 has a 1.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.46:1 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.