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#FDC843 color code is #FDC843. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fdc843.

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#FDC843 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FDC843 is 0.6260. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.55:1 against white and 13.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FDC843 on white1.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FDC843 on black13.52:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FDC8431.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FDC84313.52:1AAA

#FDC843 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FDC843?+
The hex code for #FDC843 is #FDC843. In RGB it's rgb(253, 200, 67), and in HSL it's hsl(43, 98%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #FDC843?+
#FDC843 in RGB is (253, 200, 67). Written in CSS: rgb(253, 200, 67).
What is the CMYK value of #FDC843?+
#FDC843 converts to CMYK(0%, 21%, 74%, 1%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FDC843.
Is #fdc843 a warm or cool color?+
#FDC843 (#FDC843) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 43° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fdc843 belong to?+
#FDC843 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 43°, 98%, 63% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #fdc843 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FDC843 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.55:1 — 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 #fdc843?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FDC843 (#FDC843) is 122 C Pantone 122 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FDC843 in design

Practical guidance for using #fdc843 (#FDC843) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FDC843 (#FDC843) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FDC843 (#FDC843) 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

#FDC843 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 — #fdc843 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

#FDC843 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 #FDC843

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #fdc843 (#FDC843). Click through for the full brand color guide.

McDonald's#FFC72C · McDonald's YellowInstagram#FCAF45 · Instagram Gold