What color is #F0BC9F?

#F0BC9F is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(240, 188, 159), and in HSL hsl(21, 73%, 78%).

Is #F0BC9F accessible as text?

On white, #F0BC9F has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #F0BC9F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F0BC9F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #F0BC9F?

#F0BC9F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9ED3F0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F0BC9F below.

Is #F0BC9F good for buttons?

#F0BC9F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F0BC9F — white text only reaches 1.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F0BC9F the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #F0BC9F is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#F0BC9F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F0BC9F

Not just a swatch — here's how #F0BC9F works with other colors. Named schemes with #F0BC9F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F0BC9F Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F0BC9F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Peach Fuzz sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F0BC9F Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

Peach Fuzz 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 #F0BC9F Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Peach Fuzz 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 #F0BC9F Secondary #FFF2E8 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peach Fuzz 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 Peach Fuzz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F0BC9F 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 73/100

High

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

Depth 16/100

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 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 62/100

High

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

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F0BC9F

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People also use #F0BC9F with

Pink Pale Goldenrod Light Blue Greige Taupe

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 11.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF2EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0D69E — 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 #F0BC9F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #F0BC9F;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 188 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.5% 0.072 50.5);
  --color-50: #FDF6F1;
  --color-100: #FAE6DB;
  --color-200: #F4CDB9;
  --color-300: #E7A988;
  --color-400: #D5875D;
  --color-500: #BB673A;
  --color-600: #8E5333;
  --color-700: #653F2A;
  --color-800: #422B1F;
  --color-900: #281C15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peach-fuzz: {
    50: '#FDF6F1',
    100: '#FAE6DB',
    200: '#F4CDB9',
    300: '#E7A988',
    400: '#D5875D',
    500: '#BB673A',
    600: '#8E5333',
    700: '#653F2A',
    800: '#422B1F',
    900: '#281C15',
  },
}

$base: #F0BC9F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF6F1;
$base-100: #FAE6DB;
$base-200: #F4CDB9;
$base-300: #E7A988;
$base-400: #D5875D;
$base-500: #BB673A;
$base-600: #8E5333;
$base-700: #653F2A;
$base-800: #422B1F;
$base-900: #281C15;
$base-hover: #E58A59;
$base-subtle: #F8EBE5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F0BC9F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF6F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAE6DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4CDB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7A988",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5875D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BB673A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E5333",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#653F2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#422B1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281C15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}