#FCF1CF color
The hex color #FCF1CF is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 94.5% green and 81.2% blue (252, 241, 207).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 88% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 18% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Vanilla Ice (#FDF2D1), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.62:1).
#FCF1CF color codes
| HEX | #FCF1CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 241, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 94.5%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 88%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 18%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 18%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.21, -1.7, 17.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.21, 17.85, 95.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.862, 88.112, 71.662) | |
| Decimal | 16576975 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCF1CF, 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 #FCF1CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCF1CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.62:1 | 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 #FCF1CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9efcdProtanopia
no red cones#fcf3d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffebe7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcf1cf; }
.text { color: #fcf1cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcf1cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 241 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcf1cf, #f1fccf); }
Similar colors
#fdf2d1Vanilla Ice#f7edcaMother’s Milk#faf1cdHint of Yellow#fcf0caVanilla Cake#fdf3d5Satin Cream White#fff6d7Natural Wool#fff5cfStereotypical Duck#fff3d5Hazelwood
Closest common color name: Cornsilk.
Questions
- What color is #FCF1CF?
- #FCF1CF is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Vanilla Ice. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCF1CF?
- The RGB value is 252, 241, 207: 252 red, 241 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCF1CF?
- The complementary color is #CFDAFC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCF1CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.62:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.