Candy Corn
Also known as: Duckling Fluff , Unmellow Yellow , Canary , Laser Lemon
There is a cheerful and optimistic quality to Candy Corn. The vivid, warm yellow at #FCFC5D rewards 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Candy Corn
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.09:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.22:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Candy Corn background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Candy Corn
Candy Corn with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candy Corn
Candy Corn triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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