What color is #F2D4AE?

#F2D4AE is a pale, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(242, 212, 174), and in HSL hsl(34, 72%, 82%).

Is #F2D4AE accessible as text?

On white, #F2D4AE has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2D4AE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2D4AE?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #F2D4AE?

#F2D4AE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B0CDF2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2D4AE below.

Is #F2D4AE good for buttons?

#F2D4AE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2D4AE — white text only reaches 1.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2D4AE the same as CSS wheat?

No — #F2D4AE is not the CSS named color wheat, but wheat (#F5DEB3) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2D4AE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2D4AE

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2D4AE works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2D4AE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2D4AE Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Apricot 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 #F2D4AE Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Apricot 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 #F2D4AE Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Apricot 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 #F2D4AE Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Apricot 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 #F2D4AE Secondary #FFF8EB Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Apricot 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 Apricot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F2D4AE 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 79/100

High

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

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

High

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 71/100

High

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

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F2D4AE with

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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 13.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF6F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2ECB0 — 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 #F2D4AE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2D4AE;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 212 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.6% 0.060 73.5);
  --color-50: #FDF8F1;
  --color-100: #FAEDDB;
  --color-200: #F3DAB9;
  --color-300: #E6BE89;
  --color-400: #D5A15D;
  --color-500: #BA833B;
  --color-600: #8E6734;
  --color-700: #644B2A;
  --color-800: #42331F;
  --color-900: #282015;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FDF8F1',
    100: '#FAEDDB',
    200: '#F3DAB9',
    300: '#E6BE89',
    400: '#D5A15D',
    500: '#BA833B',
    600: '#8E6734',
    700: '#644B2A',
    800: '#42331F',
    900: '#282015',
  },
}

$base: #F2D4AE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F1;
$base-100: #FAEDDB;
$base-200: #F3DAB9;
$base-300: #E6BE89;
$base-400: #D5A15D;
$base-500: #BA833B;
$base-600: #8E6734;
$base-700: #644B2A;
$base-800: #42331F;
$base-900: #282015;
$base-hover: #E6B068;
$base-subtle: #F9F2EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2D4AE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAEDDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3DAB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6BE89",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5A15D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA833B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E6734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#644B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42331F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282015",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F2D4AE

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