Icterine

HEX: #FCF75E | Modern Palette

On White
1.13:1
FAIL
On Black
18.61:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FCF75E
RGB
252, 247, 94
HSL
58°, 96% ,67%
CMYK
0, 2, 63, 1

About Icterine

Icterine (#FCF75E) is a color with RGB(252, 247, 94) and HSL(58.1°, 96.3%, 67.8%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #5E63FC, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #5EFCF7 and #F75EFC. The name comes from īcterus (Latin).

  • HEX: #FCF75E
  • RGB: 252, 247, 94
  • HSL: 58.1°, 96.3%, 67.8%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #5E63FC
  • Triadic colors: #5EFCF7, #F75EFC
  • The name comes from īcterus (Latin).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FCF75E from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #F8F85E
Protanopia #F8F85E
Tritanopia #FFEBEB
Achromatopsia #F1F1F1

Frequently Asked Questions

Icterine (#FCF75E) is a color with RGB(252, 247, 94) and HSL(58.1°, 96.3%, 67.8%).

#FCF75E pairs strongly with #5E63FC as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FCF75E is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#FCF75E is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Icterine is linked to īcterus from Latin, meaning jaundice, a yellowish bird (like the oriole).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word īcterus
Meaning jaundice, a yellowish bird (like the oriole)
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Late 18th Century

History

The word 'icterine' derives from the Latin 'īcterus,' which referred both to the medical condition of jaundice (characterized by yellowing of the skin) and to a specific yellowish bird, often identified as the golden oriole, whose color was thought to resemble that of a jaundiced person. The English adjective 'icterine' emerged in the late 18th century, primarily in ornithological contexts, to describe birds or plumage that are yellowish, resembling the color of the oriole or the hue associated with jaundice. Its use is quite specific, almost exclusively found in scientific or highly descriptive contexts, particularly in biology and ornithology.

First Recorded Use

1796

Cultural Associations

While 'icterine' is not a widely used word in everyday language, its root 'icterus' has a long history in medicine. The association of a specific bird with a medical condition due to shared color highlights how ancient cultures observed and categorized the natural world. In ornithology, 'icterine' precisely describes a color, helping to differentiate species. For example, the 'Icterine Warbler' (Hippolais icterina) is named for its yellowish plumage.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FCF75E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FCF75E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FCF75E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FCF75E,
        #5E63FC
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FCF75E,
        #5E63FC
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$icterine: #FCF75E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$icterine-r: 252;
$icterine-g: 247;
$icterine-b: 94;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $icterine;
    color: rgba($icterine-r, $icterine-g, $icterine-b, 0.8);
}