#FCF99C Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Yellow
What is hex #FCF99C Color?
The color name of hex code #FCF99C is Pastel Yellow. The RGB values are (252, 249, 156) which means it is composed of
38% red, 38% green and 24% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:1 Y:38 K:1. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FCF99C has a hue of 58°, 38% saturation and a brightness value of 99%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #FCF99C Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Yellow |
| RGB Values | (252, 249, 156) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 1%, 38%, 1%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (58°, 38%, 99%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFFF99 |
| Inverse Color | #030663 [Navy Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | Yellow 0131 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #9C9FFC [Maximum Blue Purple] |
| #FCF99C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #DBDBDB |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #F0F0F0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #F3F3F3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #F2F2F2 |
Hex #FCF99C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FCF99C is #9C9FFC which is called Maximum Blue Purple. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FCF99C color is offered by #9C9FFC. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #FCF99C are #CFFC9C and #FCC99C, called Menthol and Peach-Orange, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FCF99C with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #FCF99C are #9CCFFC (Baby Blue Eyes) and #C99CFC (Pale Violet). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#FCF99C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9CFCF9 (Waterspout) and #F99CFC (Rich Brilliant Lavender) along with #FCF99C, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #FCF99C has #9CFCF9 (Waterspout), #9C9FFC (Maximum Blue Purple) and #FC9C9F (Light Salmon Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #FCF99C contains #9CFCC9 (Magic Mint), #9C9FFC (Maximum Blue Purple) and #FC9CCF (Pale Magenta-Pink). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #FCF99C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FCF99C rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of FCF99C Color
Tints
FDFAB0- FDFBBA
- FDFBC4
- FEFCCE
- FEFDD7
- FEFDE1
- FEFEEB
- FFFEF5
Tones
- E3E196
- D7D594
- CAC991
- BEBD8E
- B2B08B
- A5A488
- 999886
- 8C8C83
Shades
- CAC77D
- B0AE6D
- 97955E
- 7E7D4E
- 65643E
- 4C4B2F
- 32321F
- 191910
#FCF99C Color Patterns
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#FCF99C Gingham Checks
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#FCF99C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FCF99C Polka Dots Pattern
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#FCF99C Honeycomb Pattern
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#FCF99C Leaves Pattern
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#FCF99C Houndstooth Pattern
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#FCF99C Trellis Pattern
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#FCF99C Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
