What color is #F3E899?

#F3E899 is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(243, 232, 153), and in HSL hsl(53, 79%, 78%).

Is #F3E899 accessible as text?

On white, #F3E899 has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.81:1 (passes). For text placed on #F3E899, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F3E899?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-200 (#FEE685).

What colors go well with #F3E899?

#F3E899 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9BA5F3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F3E899 below.

Is #F3E899 good for buttons?

#F3E899 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F3E899 — white text only reaches 1.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F3E899 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #F3E899 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#F3E899 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F3E899

Not just a swatch — here's how #F3E899 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F3E899 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F3E899 Secondary #B1680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F3E899 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Pale Goldenrod leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F3E899 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pale Goldenrod 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 #F3E899 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Pale Goldenrod 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 #F3E899 Secondary #FFFBE1 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pale Goldenrod 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 Pale Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F3E899 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 74/100

High

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

Depth 8/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 13/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 7/100

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 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F3E899 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 14.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF9ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E0F39B — 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 #F3E899 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F3E899;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 232 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(92.2% 0.100 101.3);
  --color-50: #FEFCF1;
  --color-100: #FCF8DA;
  --color-200: #F6EFB6;
  --color-300: #EBDF85;
  --color-400: #DACB58;
  --color-500: #C0B035;
  --color-600: #928730;
  --color-700: #676028;
  --color-800: #433F1D;
  --color-900: #292714;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEFCF1',
    100: '#FCF8DA',
    200: '#F6EFB6',
    300: '#EBDF85',
    400: '#DACB58',
    500: '#C0B035',
    600: '#928730',
    700: '#676028',
    800: '#433F1D',
    900: '#292714',
  },
}

$base: #F3E899;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF1;
$base-100: #FCF8DA;
$base-200: #F6EFB6;
$base-300: #EBDF85;
$base-400: #DACB58;
$base-500: #C0B035;
$base-600: #928730;
$base-700: #676028;
$base-800: #433F1D;
$base-900: #292714;
$base-hover: #EBD953;
$base-subtle: #F8F6E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F3E899",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCF8DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6EFB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBDF85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DACB58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C0B035",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#928730",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#676028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#433F1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292714",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F3E899

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