#FCFCF6 color
The hex color #FCFCF6 is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 98.8% green and 96.5% blue (252, 252, 246).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 50% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Ceramic (#FCFFF9), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.39:1).
#FCFCF6 color codes
| HEX | #FCFCF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 252, 246) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 98.8%, 96.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 50%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 2%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.82, -1.04, 2.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.82, 3.05, 109.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(91.587, 96.97, 101.063) | |
| Decimal | 16579830 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCFCF6, 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 #FCFCF6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCFCF6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.39:1 | 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 #FCFCF6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fdfbf6Protanopia
no red cones#fdfcf6Deuteranopia
no green cones#fdfbfaTritanopia
no blue cones#fcfcfcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcfcf6; }
.text { color: #fcfcf6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcfcf6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 252 246 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcfcf6, #f9fcf6); }Similar colors
#fcfff9Ceramic#fefdfaLotion#f5f4edMorning Snow#faf9f6Off White#f8fbf8White Porcelain#f9f6eeBone White#f3f2edPearl White#fdfff5Milk
Questions
- What color is #FCFCF6?
- #FCFCF6 is a white, closest to the named color Ceramic. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCFCF6?
- The RGB value is 252, 252, 246: 252 red, 252 green and 246 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCFCF6?
- The complementary color is #F6F6FC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCFCF6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.39:1 and white text 1.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.