What color is #FAF89F?

#FAF89F is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(250, 248, 159), and in HSL hsl(59, 90%, 80%).

Is #FAF89F accessible as text?

On white, #FAF89F has a contrast ratio of 1.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.99:1 (passes). For text placed on #FAF89F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FAF89F?

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

What colors go well with #FAF89F?

#FAF89F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EA0FA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FAF89F below.

Is #FAF89F good for buttons?

#FAF89F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FAF89F — white text only reaches 1.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FAF89F the same as CSS khaki?

No — #FAF89F is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#FAF89F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FAF89F

Not just a swatch — here's how #FAF89F works with other colors. Named schemes with #FAF89F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FAF89F Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 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 #FAF89F Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 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 #FAF89F Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 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 #FAF89F Accent #A9C4B8 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 #FAF89F Secondary #FCFDDF 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 #FAF89F 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 75/100

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 78/100

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 7/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

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 63/100

High

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

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 16.8:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #DDFA9E — 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 #FAF89F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FAF89F;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 248 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(96.1% 0.110 107.2);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFDD8;
  --color-200: #FBFAB2;
  --color-300: #F2F07E;
  --color-400: #E3E14F;
  --color-500: #CAC72B;
  --color-600: #999729;
  --color-700: #6C6B23;
  --color-800: #46451B;
  --color-900: #2B2A12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFDD8',
    200: '#FBFAB2',
    300: '#F2F07E',
    400: '#E3E14F',
    500: '#CAC72B',
    600: '#999729',
    700: '#6C6B23',
    800: '#46451B',
    900: '#2B2A12',
  },
}

$base: #FAF89F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFDD8;
$base-200: #FBFAB2;
$base-300: #F2F07E;
$base-400: #E3E14F;
$base-500: #CAC72B;
$base-600: #999729;
$base-700: #6C6B23;
$base-800: #46451B;
$base-900: #2B2A12;
$base-hover: #F6F351;
$base-subtle: #FAFAE5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FAF89F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBFAB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2F07E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3E14F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CAC72B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#999729",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C6B23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46451B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2A12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FAF89F

Color Lab

Pairs with #FAF89F

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