What color is #FFF1A8?

Buttercream (#FFF1A8) is a pale, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(255, 241, 168), and in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 83%).

Is #FFF1A8 accessible as text?

On white, #FFF1A8 has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #FFF1A8, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FFF1A8?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-100 (#FEF9C2).

What colors go well with #FFF1A8?

#FFF1A8 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A8B7FF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FFF1A8 below.

Is Buttercream good for buttons?

Buttercream works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FFF1A8 — white text only reaches 1.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is Buttercream a CSS named color?

No — Buttercream is not a standard CSS named color; use the hex value #FFF1A8 in CSS. The closest CSS named color is palegoldenrod.

Buttercream (#FFF1A8) Color Palette, HEX, RGB & Design Ideas

Palettes built on Buttercream

Not just a swatch — here's how Buttercream works with other colors. Named schemes with Buttercream in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FFF1A8 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Buttercream as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FFF1A8 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Buttercream leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #FFF1A8 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Buttercream holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FFF1A8 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Buttercream opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FFF1A8 Secondary #FFFBE2 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Buttercream is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Buttercream carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How Buttercream actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 68/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 78/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 5/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 9/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 4/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 67/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 16.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDFAF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F1FFA8 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is Buttercream at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FFF1A8;
  --color-base-rgb: 255 241 168;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(95.3% 0.093 98.6);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF7D8;
  --color-200: #FCEFB1;
  --color-300: #F8E377;
  --color-400: #ECD046;
  --color-500: #D2B522;
  --color-600: #9F8A23;
  --color-700: #70621F;
  --color-800: #484018;
  --color-900: #2C2811;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF7D8',
    200: '#FCEFB1',
    300: '#F8E377',
    400: '#ECD046',
    500: '#D2B522',
    600: '#9F8A23',
    700: '#70621F',
    800: '#484018',
    900: '#2C2811',
  },
}

$base: #FFF1A8;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF7D8;
$base-200: #FCEFB1;
$base-300: #F8E377;
$base-400: #ECD046;
$base-500: #D2B522;
$base-600: #9F8A23;
$base-700: #70621F;
$base-800: #484018;
$base-900: #2C2811;
$base-hover: #FFE254;
$base-subtle: #FCF9E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FFF1A8",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF7D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCEFB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F8E377",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ECD046",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D2B522",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9F8A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#70621F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#484018",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2811",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on Buttercream

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