#FCF5E8 color
The hex color #FCF5E8 is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 96.1% green and 91% blue (252, 245, 232).
Its hue angle is 39°, with 77% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 8% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Milk Moustache (#FAF3E6), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.37:1).
#FCF5E8 color codes
| HEX | #FCF5E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 245, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 96.1%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 77%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(39, 8%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.75, 0.15, 7.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.75, 7.08, 88.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.361, 91.827, 89.45) | |
| Decimal | 16578024 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCF5E8, 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 #FCF5E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCF5E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.37:1 | 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 #FCF5E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f5e7Protanopia
no red cones#faf6e8Deuteranopia
no green cones#fff3f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcf5e8; }
.text { color: #fcf5e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcf5e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 245 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcf5e8, #f9fce8); }
Similar colors
#faf3e6Milk Moustache#fdf5e6Old Lace#fcf6ebDipped in Cream#f9f2e7Powdered#fff9ebToasted Marshmallow Fluff#f6efe1Fresh Snow#fff5e7Soft Pillow#f6eee2Fuji Peak
Questions
- What color is #FCF5E8?
- #FCF5E8 is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Milk Moustache. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCF5E8?
- The RGB value is 252, 245, 232: 252 red, 245 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCF5E8?
- The complementary color is #E8EFFC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCF5E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.37:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.