Straw Gold color: hex code #FCF679
Straw Gold has the hex code #FCF679. It is a light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 96.5% green and 47.5% blue (252, 246, 121).
Its hue angle is 57°, with 96% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 52% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.6:1).
Straw Gold (#FCF679) color codes
| HEX | #FCF679 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 246, 121) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 96.5%, 47.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(57, 96%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(57, 52%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 52%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.16, -13.92, 60.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.16, 61.62, 103.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.554, 87.99, 31.037) | |
| Decimal | 16578169 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Straw Gold, 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 #FCF679 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCF679 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.6:1 | 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 #FCF679 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffee6dProtanopia
no red cones#fff47fDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffe8daTritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcf679; }
.text { color: #fcf679; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcf679; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 246 121 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcf679, #c1fc79); }Similar colors
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See #FCF679 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FCF679?
- #FCF679 is a light, vivid yellow known as Straw Gold. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Straw Gold?
- The RGB value is 252, 246, 121: 252 red, 246 green and 121 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Straw Gold?
- The complementary color is #797FFC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCF679?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.6:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.