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#FCD900 color code is #FCD900. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fcd900.

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#FCD900 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FCD900 is 0.7032. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.39:1 against white and 15.06:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FCD900 on white1.39:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FCD900 on black15.06:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FCD9001.39:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FCD90015.06:1AAA

#FCD900 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FCD900?+
The hex code for #FCD900 is #FCD900. In RGB it's rgb(252, 217, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(52, 100%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #FCD900?+
#FCD900 in RGB is (252, 217, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(252, 217, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #FCD900?+
#FCD900 converts to CMYK(0%, 14%, 100%, 1%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FCD900.
Is #fcd900 a warm or cool color?+
#FCD900 (#FCD900) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 52° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fcd900 belong to?+
#FCD900 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 52°, 100%, 49% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #fcd900 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FCD900 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.39:1 — 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 #fcd900?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FCD900 (#FCD900) is 102 C Pantone 102 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FCD900 in design

Practical guidance for using #fcd900 (#FCD900) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FCD900 (#FCD900) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.1:1 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, #FCD900 (#FCD900) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. 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

#FCD900 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 — #fcd900 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

#FCD900 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #FCD900

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #fcd900 (#FCD900). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Ferrari#FFCC00 · Ferrari YellowIKEA#FFDA1A · IKEA YellowGoogle#FBBC05 · Google Yellow