#FCDB5E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FCDB5E?

RGB(252, 219, 94), HSL(47.5, 96.3%, 67.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 13.1%, 62.7%, 1.2%).

Q: Does #FCDB5E meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.36:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FCDB5E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 252, 219, 94, in HSL 47.5°, 96.3%, 67.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 13.1%, 62.7%, 1.2%. The nearest named color is Dandelion.

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Color Values

HEX

#FCDB5E

RGB

252, 219, 94

HSL

47.5, 96.3%, 67.8%

HSV

47.5, 62.7%, 98.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 13.1%, 62.7%, 1.2%

OKLCH

0.8962 0.1464 94.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Dandelion

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.