What color is #F2C688?

#F2C688 is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(242, 198, 136), and in HSL hsl(35, 80%, 74%).

Is #F2C688 accessible as text?

On white, #F2C688 has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2C688, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2C688?

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

What colors go well with #F2C688?

#F2C688 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #88B4F2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2C688 below.

Is #F2C688 good for buttons?

#F2C688 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2C688 — white text only reaches 1.59:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2C688 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #F2C688 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2C688 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2C688

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2C688 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2C688 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2C688 Secondary #B46617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Topaz 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 #F2C688 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C1F

Topaz 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 #F2C688 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Topaz 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 #F2C688 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Topaz 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 #F2C688 Secondary #FFF8E2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Topaz 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 Topaz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F2C688 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 70/100

High

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

Depth 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

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 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 15/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F2C688

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #F2C688 with

Melon 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 11.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F3EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2E988 — 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 #F2C688 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2C688;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 198 136;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.1% 0.093 75.5);
  --color-50: #FEF8F1;
  --color-100: #FCEDD9;
  --color-200: #F7DCB6;
  --color-300: #EBC084;
  --color-400: #DBA457;
  --color-500: #C18634;
  --color-600: #93692F;
  --color-700: #684D27;
  --color-800: #44341D;
  --color-900: #292014;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  topaz: {
    50: '#FEF8F1',
    100: '#FCEDD9',
    200: '#F7DCB6',
    300: '#EBC084',
    400: '#DBA457',
    500: '#C18634',
    600: '#93692F',
    700: '#684D27',
    800: '#44341D',
    900: '#292014',
  },
}

$base: #F2C688;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF8F1;
$base-100: #FCEDD9;
$base-200: #F7DCB6;
$base-300: #EBC084;
$base-400: #DBA457;
$base-500: #C18634;
$base-600: #93692F;
$base-700: #684D27;
$base-800: #44341D;
$base-900: #292014;
$base-hover: #EAA544;
$base-subtle: #F7EDDF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2C688",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCEDD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7DCB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBC084",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DBA457",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C18634",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#93692F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#684D27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44341D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292014",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}