What color is #FAC49B?

#FAC49B is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(250, 196, 155), and in HSL hsl(26, 90%, 79%).

Is #FAC49B accessible as text?

On white, #FAC49B has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #FAC49B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FAC49B?

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

What colors go well with #FAC49B?

#FAC49B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #99D0FA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FAC49B below.

Is #FAC49B good for buttons?

#FAC49B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FAC49B — white text only reaches 1.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FAC49B the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FAC49B is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FAC49B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FAC49B

Not just a swatch — here's how #FAC49B works with other colors. Named schemes with #FAC49B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FAC49B Secondary #B5651C Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peach Fuzz 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 #FAC49B Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Peach Fuzz 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 #FAC49B Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Peach Fuzz 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 #FAC49B Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Peach Fuzz 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 #FAC49B Secondary #FFF6E8 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peach Fuzz 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 Peach Fuzz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FAC49B 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 74/100

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 14/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

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 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FAC49B

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For branding

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People also use #FAC49B 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 11.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF3ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FAE399 — 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 #FAC49B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FAC49B;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 196 155;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.9% 0.082 58.6);
  --color-50: #FEF6F0;
  --color-100: #FDE8D8;
  --color-200: #FBD1B2;
  --color-300: #F2B07E;
  --color-400: #E38F4F;
  --color-500: #CA702B;
  --color-600: #995929;
  --color-700: #6C4323;
  --color-800: #462E1B;
  --color-900: #2B1D12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peach-fuzz: {
    50: '#FEF6F0',
    100: '#FDE8D8',
    200: '#FBD1B2',
    300: '#F2B07E',
    400: '#E38F4F',
    500: '#CA702B',
    600: '#995929',
    700: '#6C4323',
    800: '#462E1B',
    900: '#2B1D12',
  },
}

$base: #FAC49B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF6F0;
$base-100: #FDE8D8;
$base-200: #FBD1B2;
$base-300: #F2B07E;
$base-400: #E38F4F;
$base-500: #CA702B;
$base-600: #995929;
$base-700: #6C4323;
$base-800: #462E1B;
$base-900: #2B1D12;
$base-hover: #F6964D;
$base-subtle: #FAEDE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FAC49B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE8D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBD1B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2B07E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E38F4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CA702B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#995929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C4323",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#462E1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1D12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}