What color is #F2B481?

#F2B481 is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(242, 180, 129), and in HSL hsl(27, 81%, 73%).

Is #F2B481 accessible as text?

On white, #F2B481 has a contrast ratio of 1.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2B481, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2B481?

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

What colors go well with #F2B481?

#F2B481 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #82C0F2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2B481 below.

Is #F2B481 good for buttons?

#F2B481 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2B481 — white text only reaches 1.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2B481 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #F2B481 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2B481 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2B481

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2B481 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2B481 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2B481 Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F2B481 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Burlywood 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 #F2B481 Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F2B481 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Burlywood 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F2B481 Secondary #FFECDA Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Burlywood 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 Burlywood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F2B481 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 99/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 23/100

Low

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

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F2B481

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People also use #F2B481 with

Carnation Maize Maya 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 10.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F0E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2DA82 — 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 #F2B481 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2B481;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 180 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.6% 0.098 60.2);
  --color-50: #FEF7F1;
  --color-100: #FCE9D9;
  --color-200: #F7D3B5;
  --color-300: #ECB283;
  --color-400: #DC9256;
  --color-500: #C27333;
  --color-600: #935C2E;
  --color-700: #684427;
  --color-800: #442F1D;
  --color-900: #2A1E14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FEF7F1',
    100: '#FCE9D9',
    200: '#F7D3B5',
    300: '#ECB283',
    400: '#DC9256',
    500: '#C27333',
    600: '#935C2E',
    700: '#684427',
    800: '#442F1D',
    900: '#2A1E14',
  },
}

$base: #F2B481;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F1;
$base-100: #FCE9D9;
$base-200: #F7D3B5;
$base-300: #ECB283;
$base-400: #DC9256;
$base-500: #C27333;
$base-600: #935C2E;
$base-700: #684427;
$base-800: #442F1D;
$base-900: #2A1E14;
$base-hover: #EB8C3F;
$base-subtle: #F7E9DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2B481",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCE9D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7D3B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ECB283",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DC9256",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C27333",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#935C2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#684427",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#442F1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1E14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}