#FDCF54

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FDCF54?

RGB(253, 207, 84), HSL(43.7, 97.7%, 66.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 18.2%, 66.8%, 0.8%).

Q: Does #FDCF54 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.48:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FDCF54 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 253, 207, 84, in HSL 43.7°, 97.7%, 66.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 18.2%, 66.8%, 0.8%. The nearest named color is Sunglow.

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Color Values

HEX

#FDCF54

RGB

253, 207, 84

HSL

43.7, 97.7%, 66.1%

HSV

43.7, 66.8%, 99.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.2%, 66.8%, 0.8%

OKLCH

0.8727 0.1468 88.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Sunglow

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.