Icterine (#FCF75E) Color Meaning and Information

Icterine (#FCF75E) Color Information

Icterine (#FCF75E) RGB value is (252, 247, 94). The hex color red value is 252, green is 247, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 63 percent, 1 percent.

Icterine

#FCF75E

rgb(252, 247, 94)

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Icterine (#FCF75E) Color Meaning

Icterine (#FCF75E) radiates alert energy, sharp optimism, and intellectual brightness. This high visibility yellow mirrors peak sunlight, signaling attention and stimulation. Psychologically, Icterine (#FCF75E) increases awareness and quick decision making, often used where speed and learning matter. Culturally, Icterine (#FCF75E) connects with warning systems and enlightenment themes. Symbolically, it represents conscious awareness, clarity of intent, and mental presence.

Color Conversion

Convert Icterine (#FCF75E) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#FCF75E

RGB

rgb(252, 247, 94)

HSL

hsl(58°, 96%, 68%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 63%, 1%)

HSV

hsv(58°, 63%, 99%)

XYZ

75.4260 88.0251 23.6048

Yxy

88.0251 0.4032 0.4706

Hunter Lab

93.8217 -7.1868 19.9775

CIE-Lab

95.1715 -16.2765 71.5287

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red252 / 255 (99%)

99%

Green247 / 255 (97%)

97%

Blue94 / 255 (37%)

37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow63 / 100 (63%)

63%

Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

Icterine (#FCF75E) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Icterine (#FCF75E) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Icterine (#FCF75E) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FCF75E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FCF75E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Icterine (#FCF75E)

protanopia

#fafa83

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FCF75E;

Text Color

color: #FCF75E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FCF75E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FCF75E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FCF75E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCF75E 0%, #c5be04 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Icterine (#FCF75E) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.