What color is #F9EEAB?

#F9EEAB is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(249, 238, 171), and in HSL hsl(52, 87%, 82%).

Is #F9EEAB accessible as text?

On white, #F9EEAB has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.85:1 (passes). For text placed on #F9EEAB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F9EEAB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-100 (#FEF3C6).

What colors go well with #F9EEAB?

#F9EEAB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A9B4F9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F9EEAB below.

Is #F9EEAB good for buttons?

#F9EEAB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F9EEAB — white text only reaches 1.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F9EEAB the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #F9EEAB is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#F9EEAB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F9EEAB

Not just a swatch — here's how #F9EEAB works with other colors. Named schemes with #F9EEAB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F9EEAB Secondary #B2680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Buttercream 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 #F9EEAB Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Buttercream 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F9EEAB Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Buttercream 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 #F9EEAB Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Buttercream holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F9EEAB Secondary #FFFBE4 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Buttercream 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 Buttercream carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F9EEAB 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 78/100

High

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

Depth 6/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 86/100

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 10/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 5/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 68/100

High

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F9EEAB with

Apricot Tea Green Light Steel 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 15.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCFAF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E9F9A9 — 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 #F9EEAB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F9EEAB;
  --color-base-rgb: 249 238 171;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.2% 0.086 99.9);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDF8D8;
  --color-200: #FAF0B3;
  --color-300: #F0E17F;
  --color-400: #E1CE51;
  --color-500: #C7B32E;
  --color-600: #97892B;
  --color-700: #6B6124;
  --color-800: #45401C;
  --color-900: #2A2713;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDF8D8',
    200: '#FAF0B3',
    300: '#F0E17F',
    400: '#E1CE51',
    500: '#C7B32E',
    600: '#97892B',
    700: '#6B6124',
    800: '#45401C',
    900: '#2A2713',
  },
}

$base: #F9EEAB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDF8D8;
$base-200: #FAF0B3;
$base-300: #F0E17F;
$base-400: #E1CE51;
$base-500: #C7B32E;
$base-600: #97892B;
$base-700: #6B6124;
$base-800: #45401C;
$base-900: #2A2713;
$base-hover: #F4DF5B;
$base-subtle: #FAF8E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F9EEAB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF8D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAF0B3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F0E17F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E1CE51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C7B32E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#97892B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6124",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45401C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2713",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F9EEAB

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Pairs with #F9EEAB

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