analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCC488 — Flax
#FCC488 is a light saturated orange sitting at 31° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#fcc488
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Tints and shades of #FCC488
- fff8f0
- fde1c2
- fcca95
- fbb367
- fa9d39
- f9860b
- d06e05
- a25604
- 743e03
- 472502
- 190d01
Color schemes using #FCC488
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#FCC488 FAQ
What color is #FCC488?
#FCC488 is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 95% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCC488?
#FCC488 is rgb(252, 196, 136) in RGB, hsl(31, 95%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 46%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCC488?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.39:1.
What colors go well with #FCC488?
Its direct complement is #88C0FC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88FAFC and #8A88FC gives you contrast without the vibration.