What color is #FAC990?

#FAC990 is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(250, 201, 144), and in HSL hsl(32, 91%, 77%).

Is #FAC990 accessible as text?

On white, #FAC990 has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #FAC990, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FAC990?

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

What colors go well with #FAC990?

#FAC990 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8FC1FA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FAC990 below.

Is #FAC990 good for buttons?

#FAC990 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FAC990 — white text only reaches 1.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FAC990 the same as CSS navajowhite?

No — #FAC990 is not the CSS named color navajowhite, but navajowhite (#FFDEAD) is the closest CSS named color.

#FAC990 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FAC990

Not just a swatch — here's how #FAC990 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FAC990 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FAC990 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #FAC990 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 #FAC990 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F 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 #FAC990 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2B314B

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 #FAC990 Secondary #FFF7E3 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 #FAC990 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 72/100

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 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

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 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FAC990 with

Light Pink Butter Yellow 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 #FBF4EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FAEB8F — 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 #FAC990 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FAC990;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 201 144;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.6% 0.092 70.4);
  --color-50: #FEF8F0;
  --color-100: #FDECD8;
  --color-200: #FBD9B1;
  --color-300: #F2BC7D;
  --color-400: #E49E4E;
  --color-500: #CB802A;
  --color-600: #9A6528;
  --color-700: #6C4A23;
  --color-800: #46321B;
  --color-900: #2B1F12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  topaz: {
    50: '#FEF8F0',
    100: '#FDECD8',
    200: '#FBD9B1',
    300: '#F2BC7D',
    400: '#E49E4E',
    500: '#CB802A',
    600: '#9A6528',
    700: '#6C4A23',
    800: '#46321B',
    900: '#2B1F12',
  },
}

$base: #FAC990;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF8F0;
$base-100: #FDECD8;
$base-200: #FBD9B1;
$base-300: #F2BC7D;
$base-400: #E49E4E;
$base-500: #CB802A;
$base-600: #9A6528;
$base-700: #6C4A23;
$base-800: #46321B;
$base-900: #2B1F12;
$base-hover: #F6A344;
$base-subtle: #FAEEE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FAC990",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDECD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBD9B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2BC7D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E49E4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB802A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A6528",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C4A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46321B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1F12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FAC990

Color Lab

Pairs with #FAC990

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