#FCFF40 Hex Color
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Bright and nearly neon, #fcff40 is a luminous yellow with a green-leaning undertone. It reads energetic and warm, which suits sale banners, budget graphics, and safety signage. Full-coverage use gets loud fast, so treat it as an accent. It looks sharpest against deep charcoal, and black text hits about 19.5:1 contrast here, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #fcff40
What is #fcff40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcff40 is rgb(252, 255, 64), in HSL hsl(61, 100%, 63%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 75%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fcff40?
Pair #fcff40 with deep charcoal or navy for a bold, high-contrast look. Muted olive or warm gray tones its glow down. Black text on this yellow hits about 19.5:1 contrast, far above WCAG AA.
Can #fcff40 work as a background color?
Yes. Black text on #fcff40 reaches about 19.5:1 contrast, well beyond the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement, so it holds up behind small body text. White text, however, is unreadable on it.
Is #fcff40 readable on white or black?
#fcff40 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.