Color #FCBC3B Color / Colour Code #FCBC3B
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcbc3b (#FCBC3B). The colour is a orange tone with 97% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCBC3B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCBC3B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 10, 40, and 70 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 40, 160, and 280 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCBC3B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 40 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 40 to 85 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 40 with its complement at 220 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #FCBC3B
Lightness variations at hue 40 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCBC3B
Design Use Cases for #FCBC3B
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #FCBC3B is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #FCBC3B has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#FCBC3B sits in the orange range (hue 40). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FCBC3B (hue 40) to its complement at hue 220. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 70. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcbc3b, #3b7bfc);
CSS Code for #FCBC3B
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Colors visually similar to #FCBC3B based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCBC3B (#FCBC3B)
#FCBC3B is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 188 green, and 59 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 40 degrees with 97% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCBC3B is 192/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 77% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCBC3B against white is 1.69:1 and against black is 12.40:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.40:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #3B7BFC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCBC3B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FC5B3B and #DCFC3B, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #FCBC3B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCBC3B?
- #FCBC3B is Color #FCBC3B, a orange color (colour) with RGB(252, 188, 59), HSL(40, 97%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 25%, 77%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 192/255.
- Is #FCBC3B accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCBC3B has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.40:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCBC3B?
- The complementary colour is #3B7BFC (hue 220). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FC5B3B and #DCFC3B. The triadic palette adds #3BFCBC and #BC3BFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCBC3B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcbc3b; or rgb(252, 188, 59); or hsl(40, 97%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 40 97% 61%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.