Picasso

Q: How do I use #FCF49C in CSS?

You can use #FCF49C in CSS with: background-color: #FCF49C; or color: #FCF49C; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 244, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 38%, 1%.

#FCF49C

Picasso is a warm light color with the hex code #FCF49C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 252, 244, 156 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 38%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picasso color values

HEX: #FCF49C
RGB: 252, 244, 156
HSL: 55°, 94%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 3, 38, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Picasso sits at 55° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Picasso is rendered as rgb(252, 244, 156), where the red channel dominates at 252, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Picasso translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 3M 38Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 38% 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Picasso

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FCF49C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 252, 244, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FCF49C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 38%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(252, 244, 156)
rgba(252, 244, 156, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 55° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FCF49C?

#FCF49C is Picasso, a warm light color with RGB values of 252, 244, 156. It has a hue of 55°, 94% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #FCF49C?

The RGB color code for #FCF49C is rgb(252, 244, 156). This means it contains 252 red, 244 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Picasso a warm or cool color?

Picasso (#FCF49C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #FCF49C in CSS?

You can use #FCF49C in CSS with: background-color: #FCF49C; or color: #FCF49C; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 244, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 38%, 1%.