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Sunglow

#FCCB2C

Sunglow is a warm medium color with the hex code #FCCB2C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 252, 203, 44 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 19%, 83%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sunglow color values

HEX
#FCCB2C
RGB
252, 203, 44
HSL
46°, 97%, 58%
CMYK
0, 19, 83, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sunglow sits at 46° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Sunglow is rendered as rgb(252, 203, 44), where the red channel dominates at 252, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Sunglow translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 19M 83Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 19% magenta, 83% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Sunglow

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FCCB2C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 252, 203, 44;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FCCB2C',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 19%
Y: 83%
K: 1%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(252, 203, 44)
rgba(252, 203, 44, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 46° on the color wheel

Elastic logo
Elastic
Google logo
Google
Lamborghini logo
Lamborghini
Rivian logo
Rivian

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FCCB2C?
#FCCB2C is Sunglow, a warm medium color with RGB values of 252, 203, 44. It has a hue of 46°, 97% saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FCCB2C?
The RGB color code for #FCCB2C is rgb(252, 203, 44). This means it contains 252 red, 203 green, and 44 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sunglow a warm or cool color?
Sunglow (#FCCB2C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FCCB2C in CSS?
You can use #FCCB2C in CSS with: background-color: #FCCB2C; or color: #FCCB2C; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 203, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 19%, 83%, 1%.

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