Color #FEFCC3 Color / Colour Code #FEFCC3
This page shows the hex color code for color #fefcc3 (#FEFCC3). The colour is a yellow tone with 97% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FEFCC3 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FEFCC3 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 28, 58, and 88 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 58, 178, and 298 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FEFCC3
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 58 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 58 to 103 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 58 with its complement at 238 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 #FEFCC3
Lightness variations at hue 58 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FEFCC3
Design Use Cases for #FEFCC3
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #FEFCC3 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.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #FEFCC3 is very close to white but carries a subtle yellow tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Attention & Optimism
#FEFCC3 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 58). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FEFCC3 (hue 58) to its complement at hue 238. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 88. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fefcc3, #c3c5fe);
CSS Code for #FEFCC3
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FEFCC3 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FEFCC3 (#FEFCC3)
#FEFCC3 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 252 green, and 195 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 58 degrees with 97% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FEFCC3 is 246/255 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, 1% magenta, 23% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FEFCC3 against white is 1.05:1 and against black is 19.93:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.93:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C3C5FE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FEFCC3. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FEDEC3 and #E2FEC3, 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 #FEFCC3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FEFCC3?
- #FEFCC3 is Color #FEFCC3, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(254, 252, 195), HSL(58, 97%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 1%, 23%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 246/255.
- Is #FEFCC3 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FEFCC3 has a contrast ratio of 1.05:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.93:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FEFCC3?
- The complementary colour is #C3C5FE (hue 238). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FEDEC3 and #E2FEC3. The triadic palette adds #C3FEFC and #FCC3FE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FEFCC3 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fefcc3; or rgb(254, 252, 195); or hsl(58, 97%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 58 97% 88%; 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.