analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCCC8D — Flax
#FCCC8D is a light saturated orange sitting at 34° 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.
#fccc8d
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FCCC8D
- fff8f0
- fde4c2
- fccf95
- fbbb67
- faa639
- f9920b
- d07805
- a25e04
- 744303
- 472902
- 190e01
Color schemes using #FCCC8D
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.
Nearby colors
#FCCC8D FAQ
What color is #FCCC8D?
#FCCC8D is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 95% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCCC8D?
#FCCC8D is rgb(252, 204, 141) in RGB, hsl(34, 95%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 44%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCCC8D?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.16:1.
What colors go well with #FCCC8D?
Its direct complement is #8DBDFC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8DF5FC and #948DFC gives you contrast without the vibration.