analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCD173 — Flax
#FCD173 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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.
#fcd173
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FCD173
- fffaf0
- feebc2
- fddc94
- fccc66
- fbbd38
- faae0a
- d19004
- a37003
- 755102
- 473101
- 191101
Color schemes using #FCD173
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
#FCD173 FAQ
What color is #FCD173?
#FCD173 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 96% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCD173?
#FCD173 is rgb(252, 209, 115) in RGB, hsl(41, 96%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 54%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCD173?
White text on this background reaches 1.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.51:1.
What colors go well with #FCD173?
Its direct complement is #739EFC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #73E3FC and #8C73FC gives you contrast without the vibration.