What color is #F4E173?

#F4E173 is a light, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(244, 225, 115), and in HSL hsl(51, 85%, 70%).

Is #F4E173 accessible as text?

On white, #F4E173 has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.86:1 (passes). For text placed on #F4E173, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F4E173?

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

What colors go well with #F4E173?

#F4E173 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7185F4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F4E173 below.

Is #F4E173 good for buttons?

#F4E173 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F4E173 — white text only reaches 1.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F4E173 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #F4E173 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#F4E173 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F4E173

Not just a swatch — here's how #F4E173 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F4E173 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F4E173 Secondary #B2680D Accent #6E7A48 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F4E173 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Naples Yellow 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 #F4E173 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

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 #F4E173 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F4E173 Secondary #FFFCD8 Support #999186 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 #F4E173 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 67/100

High

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

Depth 10/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 15/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F4E173 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 14.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F6E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCF471 — 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 #F4E173 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F4E173;
  --color-base-rgb: 244 225 115;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(90.3% 0.132 99.7);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF7D8;
  --color-200: #F9EEB4;
  --color-300: #EEDE81;
  --color-400: #DFCA53;
  --color-500: #C5AF30;
  --color-600: #96862C;
  --color-700: #6A5F25;
  --color-800: #453F1C;
  --color-900: #2A2713;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  naples-yellow: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF7D8',
    200: '#F9EEB4',
    300: '#EEDE81',
    400: '#DFCA53',
    500: '#C5AF30',
    600: '#96862C',
    700: '#6A5F25',
    800: '#453F1C',
    900: '#2A2713',
  },
}

$base: #F4E173;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF7D8;
$base-200: #F9EEB4;
$base-300: #EEDE81;
$base-400: #DFCA53;
$base-500: #C5AF30;
$base-600: #96862C;
$base-700: #6A5F25;
$base-800: #453F1C;
$base-900: #2A2713;
$base-hover: #EED22F;
$base-subtle: #F7F2D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F4E173",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF7D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9EEB4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EEDE81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DFCA53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C5AF30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#96862C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A5F25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#453F1C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2713",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F4E173

Color Lab

Pairs with #F4E173

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