What color is #FBC99E?

#FBC99E is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(251, 201, 158), and in HSL hsl(28, 92%, 80%).

Is #FBC99E accessible as text?

On white, #FBC99E has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #FBC99E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FBC99E?

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

What colors go well with #FBC99E?

#FBC99E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9DCFFB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FBC99E below.

Is #FBC99E good for buttons?

#FBC99E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FBC99E — white text only reaches 1.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FBC99E the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FBC99E is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FBC99E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FBC99E

Not just a swatch — here's how #FBC99E works with other colors. Named schemes with #FBC99E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FBC99E Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Apricot 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 #FBC99E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Apricot 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 #FBC99E Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Apricot 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 #FBC99E Accent #ABC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Apricot 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 #FBC99E Secondary #FFF6E7 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Apricot 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 Apricot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FBC99E 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 73/100

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 13/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 19/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 12/100

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 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FBC99E with

Light Pink Buttercream 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 12.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF4EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FBE89D — 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 #FBC99E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FBC99E;
  --color-base-rgb: 251 201 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.0% 0.080 62.2);
  --color-50: #FEF7F0;
  --color-100: #FDE9D8;
  --color-200: #FCD4B1;
  --color-300: #F3B47C;
  --color-400: #E5944D;
  --color-500: #CB7529;
  --color-600: #9A5D28;
  --color-700: #6D4522;
  --color-800: #472F1A;
  --color-900: #2B1E12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF7F0',
    100: '#FDE9D8',
    200: '#FCD4B1',
    300: '#F3B47C',
    400: '#E5944D',
    500: '#CB7529',
    600: '#9A5D28',
    700: '#6D4522',
    800: '#472F1A',
    900: '#2B1E12',
  },
}

$base: #FBC99E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F0;
$base-100: #FDE9D8;
$base-200: #FCD4B1;
$base-300: #F3B47C;
$base-400: #E5944D;
$base-500: #CB7529;
$base-600: #9A5D28;
$base-700: #6D4522;
$base-800: #472F1A;
$base-900: #2B1E12;
$base-hover: #F89E4F;
$base-subtle: #FAEFE5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FBC99E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE9D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCD4B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3B47C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5944D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB7529",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A5D28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D4522",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#472F1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1E12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FBC99E

Color Lab

Pairs with #FBC99E

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