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#FCD46A color code is #FCD46A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fcd46a.

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#FCD46A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FCD46A is 0.6882. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.42:1 against white and 14.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FCD46A on white1.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FCD46A on black14.76:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FCD46A1.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FCD46A14.76:1AAA

#FCD46A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FCD46A?+
The hex code for #FCD46A is #FCD46A. In RGB it's rgb(252, 212, 106), and in HSL it's hsl(44, 96%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #FCD46A?+
#FCD46A in RGB is (252, 212, 106). Written in CSS: rgb(252, 212, 106).
What is the CMYK value of #FCD46A?+
#FCD46A converts to CMYK(0%, 16%, 58%, 1%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FCD46A.
Is #fcd46a a warm or cool color?+
#FCD46A (#FCD46A) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 44° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fcd46a belong to?+
#FCD46A belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 44°, 96%, 70% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #fcd46a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FCD46A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.42:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #fcd46a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FCD46A (#FCD46A) is 121 C Pantone 121 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FCD46A in design

Practical guidance for using #fcd46a (#FCD46A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FCD46A (#FCD46A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FCD46A (#FCD46A) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#FCD46A flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #fcd46a can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#FCD46A is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.