What color is #FAEBC3?

#FAEBC3 is a pale, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(250, 235, 195), and in HSL hsl(44, 85%, 87%).

Is #FAEBC3 accessible as text?

On white, #FAEBC3 has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.74:1 (passes). For text placed on #FAEBC3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FAEBC3?

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

What colors go well with #FAEBC3?

#FAEBC3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C2D1FA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FAEBC3 below.

Is #FAEBC3 good for buttons?

#FAEBC3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FAEBC3 — white text only reaches 1.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FAEBC3 the same as CSS blanchedalmond?

No — #FAEBC3 is not the CSS named color blanchedalmond, but blanchedalmond (#FFEBCD) is the closest CSS named color.

#FAEBC3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FAEBC3

Not just a swatch — here's how #FAEBC3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FAEBC3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FAEBC3 Secondary #B26712 Accent #707A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Blanched Almond 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 #FAEBC3 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Blanched Almond 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 #FAEBC3 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Blanched Almond 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 #FAEBC3 Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163747

Blanched Almond 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 #FAEBC3 Secondary #FFFAEC Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Blanched Almond 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 Blanched Almond carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FAEBC3 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 84/100

Very 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 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 32/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 10/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 4/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 78/100

High

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

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FAEBC3 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 15.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCFAF4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F6FAC2 — 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 #FAEBC3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FAEBC3;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 235 195;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.2% 0.054 89.9);
  --color-50: #FEFBF0;
  --color-100: #FDF3D8;
  --color-200: #F9E6B4;
  --color-300: #EED181;
  --color-400: #DFBA53;
  --color-500: #C59D30;
  --color-600: #967A2C;
  --color-700: #6A5725;
  --color-800: #453A1C;
  --color-900: #2A2413;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blanched-almond: {
    50: '#FEFBF0',
    100: '#FDF3D8',
    200: '#F9E6B4',
    300: '#EED181',
    400: '#DFBA53',
    500: '#C59D30',
    600: '#967A2C',
    700: '#6A5725',
    800: '#453A1C',
    900: '#2A2413',
  },
}

$base: #FAEBC3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFBF0;
$base-100: #FDF3D8;
$base-200: #F9E6B4;
$base-300: #EED181;
$base-400: #DFBA53;
$base-500: #C59D30;
$base-600: #967A2C;
$base-700: #6A5725;
$base-800: #453A1C;
$base-900: #2A2413;
$base-hover: #F3D070;
$base-subtle: #FBF8EF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FAEBC3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFBF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF3D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9E6B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EED181",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DFBA53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C59D30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#967A2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A5725",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#453A1C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2413",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FAEBC3

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Pairs with #FAEBC3

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