Placebo Yellow color: hex code #FCFBEB
Placebo Yellow has the hex code #FCFBEB. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 98.4% green and 92.2% blue (252, 251, 235).
Its hue angle is 56°, with 74% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.14:1).
Placebo Yellow (#FCFBEB) color codes
| HEX | #FCFBEB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 251, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 98.4%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(56, 74%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(56, 7%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.31, -2.38, 7.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.31, 8.14, 107.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.635, 95.688, 92.329) | |
| Decimal | 16579563 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Placebo Yellow, 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 #FCFBEB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCFBEB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.14:1 | 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 #FCFBEB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fefaeaProtanopia
no red cones#fffbecDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff9f6Tritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcfbeb; }
.text { color: #fcfbeb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcfbeb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 251 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcfbeb, #f4fceb); }Similar colors
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See #FCFBEB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FCFBEB?
- #FCFBEB is a very light, moderate yellow known as Placebo Yellow. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Placebo Yellow?
- The RGB value is 252, 251, 235: 252 red, 251 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Placebo Yellow?
- The complementary color is #EBECFC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCFBEB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.14:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.