What color is #F3CB97?

#F3CB97 is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(243, 203, 151), and in HSL hsl(34, 79%, 77%).

Is #F3CB97 accessible as text?

On white, #F3CB97 has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #F3CB97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F3CB97?

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

What colors go well with #F3CB97?

#F3CB97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #96BEF3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F3CB97 below.

Is #F3CB97 good for buttons?

#F3CB97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F3CB97 — white text only reaches 1.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F3CB97 the same as CSS wheat?

No — #F3CB97 is not the CSS named color wheat, but wheat (#F5DEB3) is the closest CSS named color.

#F3CB97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F3CB97

Not just a swatch — here's how #F3CB97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F3CB97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F3CB97 Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F3CB97 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F3CB97 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

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 #F3CB97 Accent #ABC4B5 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F3CB97 Secondary #FFF8E6 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 #F3CB97 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 72/100

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 13/100

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 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 19/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 13/100

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 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F3CB97

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People also use #F3CB97 with

Baby Pink Buttercream Light Steel 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 12.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF4ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F3E996 — 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 #F3CB97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F3CB97;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 203 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.4% 0.081 73.7);
  --color-50: #FEF8F1;
  --color-100: #FCEDDA;
  --color-200: #F6DAB6;
  --color-300: #EBBE85;
  --color-400: #DAA258;
  --color-500: #C08435;
  --color-600: #926730;
  --color-700: #674C28;
  --color-800: #43331D;
  --color-900: #292014;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  topaz: {
    50: '#FEF8F1',
    100: '#FCEDDA',
    200: '#F6DAB6',
    300: '#EBBE85',
    400: '#DAA258',
    500: '#C08435',
    600: '#926730',
    700: '#674C28',
    800: '#43331D',
    900: '#292014',
  },
}

$base: #F3CB97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF8F1;
$base-100: #FCEDDA;
$base-200: #F6DAB6;
$base-300: #EBBE85;
$base-400: #DAA258;
$base-500: #C08435;
$base-600: #926730;
$base-700: #674C28;
$base-800: #43331D;
$base-900: #292014;
$base-hover: #EAA750;
$base-subtle: #F8EFE3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F3CB97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCEDDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6DAB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBBE85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DAA258",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C08435",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#926730",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#674C28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43331D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292014",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F3CB97

Color Lab

Pairs with #F3CB97

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