What color is #F2D253?

#F2D253 is a light, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(242, 210, 83), and in HSL hsl(48, 86%, 64%).

Is #F2D253 accessible as text?

On white, #F2D253 has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2D253, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2D253?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #F2D253?

#F2D253 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5474F2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2D253 below.

Is #F2D253 good for buttons?

#F2D253 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2D253 — white text only reaches 1.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2D253 the same as CSS gold?

No — #F2D253 is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2D253 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2D253

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2D253 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2D253 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2D253 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Naples Yellow 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 #F2D253 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Naples Yellow 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 #F2D253 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Naples Yellow 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 #F2D253 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Naples Yellow 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 #F2D253 Secondary #FFFBD4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Naples Yellow 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 Naples Yellow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F2D253 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 14/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 87/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 34/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 19/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 14/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F2D253

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People also use #F2D253 with

Dark Salmon Pear Medium Slate Blue Greige Army Green

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 12.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8F3E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDF254 — 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 #F2D253 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2D253;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 210 83;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.8% 0.147 94.9);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF6D8;
  --color-200: #F9EBB3;
  --color-300: #EFD980;
  --color-400: #E0C452;
  --color-500: #C6A82F;
  --color-600: #96812B;
  --color-700: #6A5C25;
  --color-800: #453D1C;
  --color-900: #2A2613;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  naples-yellow: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF6D8',
    200: '#F9EBB3',
    300: '#EFD980',
    400: '#E0C452',
    500: '#C6A82F',
    600: '#96812B',
    700: '#6A5C25',
    800: '#453D1C',
    900: '#2A2613',
  },
}

$base: #F2D253;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF6D8;
$base-200: #F9EBB3;
$base-300: #EFD980;
$base-400: #E0C452;
$base-500: #C6A82F;
$base-600: #96812B;
$base-700: #6A5C25;
$base-800: #453D1C;
$base-900: #2A2613;
$base-hover: #EEC318;
$base-subtle: #F5EED1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2D253",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9EBB3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EFD980",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E0C452",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C6A82F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#96812B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A5C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#453D1C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2613",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F2D253

Color Lab

Pairs with #F2D253

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