What color is #FAEB99?

#FAEB99 is a light, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(250, 235, 153), and in HSL hsl(51, 91%, 79%).

Is #FAEB99 accessible as text?

On white, #FAEB99 has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.41:1 (passes). For text placed on #FAEB99, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FAEB99?

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

What colors go well with #FAEB99?

#FAEB99 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #99A7FA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FAEB99 below.

Is #FAEB99 good for buttons?

#FAEB99 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FAEB99 — white text only reaches 1.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FAEB99 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #FAEB99 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#FAEB99 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FAEB99

Not just a swatch — here's how #FAEB99 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FAEB99 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FAEB99 Secondary #B2680E 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FAEB99 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680E 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 #FAEB99 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FAEB99 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Buttercream 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 #FAEB99 Secondary #FFFBE0 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 #FAEB99 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 70/100

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 7/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 11/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 6/100

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 #FAEB99 with

Apricot Tea Green Wisteria 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 15.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF9ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E8FA99 — 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 #FAEB99 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FAEB99;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 235 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.4% 0.103 99.1);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF8D8;
  --color-200: #FBF0B1;
  --color-300: #F2E17D;
  --color-400: #E4CE4E;
  --color-500: #CBB22A;
  --color-600: #9A8928;
  --color-700: #6C6123;
  --color-800: #46401B;
  --color-900: #2B2712;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF8D8',
    200: '#FBF0B1',
    300: '#F2E17D',
    400: '#E4CE4E',
    500: '#CBB22A',
    600: '#9A8928',
    700: '#6C6123',
    800: '#46401B',
    900: '#2B2712',
  },
}

$base: #FAEB99;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF8D8;
$base-200: #FBF0B1;
$base-300: #F2E17D;
$base-400: #E4CE4E;
$base-500: #CBB22A;
$base-600: #9A8928;
$base-700: #6C6123;
$base-800: #46401B;
$base-900: #2B2712;
$base-hover: #F7DD4C;
$base-subtle: #FAF7E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FAEB99",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF8D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBF0B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2E17D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E4CE4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBB22A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A8928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C6123",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46401B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2712",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FAEB99

Color Lab

Pairs with #FAEB99

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