#FFFCF1 color
The hex color #FFFCF1 is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 98.8% green and 94.5% blue (255, 252, 241).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 100% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 5% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Floral White (#FFFAF0), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.45:1).
#FFFCF1 color codes
| HEX | #FFFCF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 252, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 98.8%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 100%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 5%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.92, -0.88, 5.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.92, 5.68, 98.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(91.925, 97.232, 97.127) | |
| Decimal | 16776433 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FFFCF1, 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 #FFFCF1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFFCF1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.45:1 | 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 #FFFCF1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffbf0Protanopia
no red cones#fffcf1Deuteranopia
no green cones#fffaf9Tritanopia
no blue cones#fcfcfcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fffcf1; }
.text { color: #fffcf1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fffcf1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 252 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fffcf1, #fbfff1); }
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Questions
- What color is #FFFCF1?
- #FFFCF1 is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Floral White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FFFCF1?
- The RGB value is 255, 252, 241: 255 red, 252 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FFFCF1?
- The complementary color is #F1F4FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFFCF1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.45:1 and white text 1.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.