Cream Color / Colour Code #FCF7E9
This page shows the hex color code for cream (#FCF7E9). The colour is a yellow tone with 76% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCF7E9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCF7E9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 14, 44, and 74 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 44, 164, and 284 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCF7E9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 44 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 44 to 89 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 44 with its complement at 224 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 #FCF7E9
Lightness variations at hue 44 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCF7E9
Design Use Cases for #FCF7E9
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCF7E9 has a strong 76% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 95% lightness, #FCF7E9 is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#FCF7E9 sits in the orange range (hue 44). 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 #FCF7E9 (hue 44) to its complement at hue 224. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 74. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcf7e9, #e9eefc);
CSS Code for #FCF7E9
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCF7E9 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FCF7E9 across image editing and color design tools.
About Cream (#FCF7E9)
#FCF7E9 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 247 green, and 233 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 44 degrees with 76% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCF7E9 is 247/255 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, 2% magenta, 8% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCF7E9 against white is 1.07:1 and against black is 19.62:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.62:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E9EEFC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCF7E9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCEDE9 and #F7FCE9, 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 #FCF7E9
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCF7E9?
- #FCF7E9 is Cream, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(252, 247, 233), HSL(44, 76%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 2%, 8%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 247/255.
- Is #FCF7E9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCF7E9 has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.62:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCF7E9?
- The complementary colour is #E9EEFC (hue 224). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCEDE9 and #F7FCE9. The triadic palette adds #E9FCF7 and #F7E9FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCF7E9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcf7e9; or rgb(252, 247, 233); or hsl(44, 76%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 44 76% 95%; 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.