analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCE992 — Flax
#FCE992 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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.
#fce992
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- CMYK
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #FCE992
- fffcf0
- fdf3c2
- fce995
- fbe067
- fad739
- f9cd0b
- d0ab05
- a28504
- 746003
- 473a02
- 191401
Color schemes using #FCE992
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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#FCE992 FAQ
What color is #FCE992?
#FCE992 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 95% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCE992?
#FCE992 is rgb(252, 233, 146) in RGB, hsl(49, 95%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 42%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCE992?
White text on this background reaches 1.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.21:1.
What colors go well with #FCE992?
Its direct complement is #92A5FC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #92DAFC and #B392FC gives you contrast without the vibration.