#FCF1D5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FCF1D5?

RGB(252, 241, 213), HSL(43.1, 86.7%, 91.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.4%, 15.5%, 1.2%).

Q: Does #FCF1D5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.12:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FCF1D5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 252, 241, 213, in HSL 43.1°, 86.7%, 91.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.4%, 15.5%, 1.2%. The nearest named color is papayawhip.

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Color Values

HEX

#FCF1D5

RGB

252, 241, 213

HSL

43.1, 86.7%, 91.2%

HSV

43.1, 15.5%, 98.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.4%, 15.5%, 1.2%

OKLCH

0.9595 0.0385 89.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: papayawhip

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.