Duckling Fluff color: hex code #FAFC5D
Duckling Fluff has the hex code #FAFC5D. It is a light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 98.8% green and 36.5% blue (250, 252, 93).
Its hue angle is 61°, with 96% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 63% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.15:1).
Duckling Fluff (#FAFC5D) color codes
| HEX | #FAFC5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 252, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 98.8%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(61, 96%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(61, 63%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 63%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.3, -19.54, 73.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.3, 75.63, 104.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.213, 90.737, 23.853) | |
| Decimal | 16448605 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Duckling Fluff, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FAFC5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAFC5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FAFC5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff248Protanopia
no red cones#fff767Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffeddbTritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fafc5d; }
.text { color: #fafc5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fafc5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 252 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fafc5d, #aafc5d); }Similar colors
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See #FAFC5D on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FAFC5D?
- #FAFC5D is a light, vivid yellow known as Duckling Fluff. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Duckling Fluff?
- The RGB value is 250, 252, 93: 250 red, 252 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Duckling Fluff?
- The complementary color is #5F5DFC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAFC5D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.15:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.