Candy Corn
Also known as: Duckling Fluff, Unmellow Yellow, Canary, Laser Lemon
Expect cheerful and optimistic associations from Candy Corn — a soft yellow well suited to kids' apps and summer palettes. Reach for a white companion shade to give Candy Corn maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.22:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Candy Corn color codes
- HEX
- #FCFC5D
- RGB
- rgb(252, 252, 93)
- RGBA
- rgba(252, 252, 93, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 96%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 63%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 63%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(96.9 -13.7 72.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.3% 0.175 109.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 1026 — Luminous yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 4.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Candy Corn works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Candy Corn
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Candy Corn by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.09:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.22:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Candy Corn background: #000000
Palettes featuring Candy Corn
Candy Corn with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candy Corn
Candy Corn triad
Similar colors
- Canary#FDFF63 · ΔE 0.8
- Pilsener#F8F753 · ΔE 1.1
- Hive#FFFF77 · ΔE 2.4
- Banana#FFFC79 · ΔE 2.8
- Giraffe#FEFE33 · ΔE 3.1
- Sulphuric#EEED56 · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Candy Corn is closest to Cloud Break.
Candy Corn FAQs
What color is Candy Corn?
Candy Corn is a medium yellow with the hex code #FCFC5D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 96% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Candy Corn?
The hex code for Candy Corn is #FCFC5D. In RGB it's rgb(252, 252, 93), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 63%, 1%).
What colors go well with Candy Corn?
Candy Corn pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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