What color is #FAF699?

#FAF699 is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(250, 246, 153), and in HSL hsl(58, 91%, 79%).

Is #FAF699 accessible as text?

On white, #FAF699 has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #FAF699, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FAF699?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-200 (#FFF085).

What colors go well with #FAF699?

#FAF699 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #999CFA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FAF699 below.

Is #FAF699 good for buttons?

#FAF699 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FAF699 — white text only reaches 1.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FAF699 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #FAF699 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#FAF699 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FAF699

Not just a swatch — here's how #FAF699 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FAF699 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FAF699 Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #FAF699 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #FAF699 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909A71 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 #FAF699 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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 #FAF699 Secondary #FDFCDE 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 #FAF699 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 69/100

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 4/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 31/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 8/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 4/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 61/100

High

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

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FAF699 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 16.5:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #DDFA99 — 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 #FAF699 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FAF699;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 246 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(95.6% 0.115 106.2);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFCD8;
  --color-200: #FBF9B1;
  --color-300: #F2EE7D;
  --color-400: #E4DF4E;
  --color-500: #CBC52A;
  --color-600: #9A9628;
  --color-700: #6C6A23;
  --color-800: #46451B;
  --color-900: #2B2A12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFCD8',
    200: '#FBF9B1',
    300: '#F2EE7D',
    400: '#E4DF4E',
    500: '#CBC52A',
    600: '#9A9628',
    700: '#6C6A23',
    800: '#46451B',
    900: '#2B2A12',
  },
}

$base: #FAF699;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFCD8;
$base-200: #FBF9B1;
$base-300: #F2EE7D;
$base-400: #E4DF4E;
$base-500: #CBC52A;
$base-600: #9A9628;
$base-700: #6C6A23;
$base-800: #46451B;
$base-900: #2B2A12;
$base-hover: #F7F14C;
$base-subtle: #FAF9E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FAF699",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFCD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBF9B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2EE7D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E4DF4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBC52A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A9628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C6A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46451B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2A12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FAF699

Color Lab

Pairs with #FAF699

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