analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FDCA72 — Flax
#FDCA72 is a light saturated orange sitting at 38° 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.
#fdca72
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FDCA72
- fff9f0
- fee8c2
- fdd793
- fdc565
- fcb437
- fba209
- d28603
- a46902
- 764b02
- 472e01
- 191000
Color schemes using #FDCA72
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
#FDCA72 FAQ
What color is #FDCA72?
#FDCA72 is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 97% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FDCA72?
#FDCA72 is rgb(253, 202, 114) in RGB, hsl(38, 97%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 55%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FDCA72?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.87:1.
What colors go well with #FDCA72?
Its direct complement is #72A5FD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #72EAFD and #8572FD gives you contrast without the vibration.