#FCD997
Light Yellow
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About #FCD997 Light Yellow
#FCD997 is a light yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 252 red, 217 green, and 151 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 39°, saturation of 94%, and lightness of 79%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
39°
Hue
94%
Saturation
79%
Lightness
Light Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #FCD997 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #FCD997 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#FCD997 on White
Contrast Ratio1.35:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#FCD997 on Black
Contrast Ratio15.51:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #FCD997 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FCD997 |
| RGB | rgb(252, 217, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(39, 94%, 79%) |
| RGB Decimal | 252, 217, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 98.8%, 85.1%, 59.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 14%, 40%, 1% |
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