What color is #FBDE6B?

#FBDE6B is a light, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(251, 222, 107), and in HSL hsl(48, 95%, 70%).

Is #FBDE6B accessible as text?

On white, #FBDE6B has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #FBDE6B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FBDE6B?

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

What colors go well with #FBDE6B?

#FBDE6B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6A87FB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FBDE6B below.

Is #FBDE6B good for buttons?

#FBDE6B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FBDE6B — white text only reaches 1.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FBDE6B the same as CSS khaki?

No — #FBDE6B is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#FBDE6B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FBDE6B

Not just a swatch — here's how #FBDE6B works with other colors. Named schemes with #FBDE6B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FBDE6B Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Naples Yellow 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 #FBDE6B Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Naples Yellow 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 #FBDE6B Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Naples Yellow 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 #FBDE6B Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Naples Yellow 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 #FBDE6B Secondary #FFFBD6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Naples Yellow 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 Naples Yellow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FBDE6B 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 10/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 15/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FBDE6B

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People also use #FBDE6B with

Light Salmon Electric Lime Cornflower Blue 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 13.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF6E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E8FB6A — 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 #FBDE6B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FBDE6B;
  --color-base-rgb: 251 222 107;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(90.3% 0.138 95.3);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF6D8;
  --color-200: #FCEDB1;
  --color-300: #F5DC7A;
  --color-400: #E8C84A;
  --color-500: #CEAD27;
  --color-600: #9C8426;
  --color-700: #6E5E21;
  --color-800: #473E1A;
  --color-900: #2B2612;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  naples-yellow: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF6D8',
    200: '#FCEDB1',
    300: '#F5DC7A',
    400: '#E8C84A',
    500: '#CEAD27',
    600: '#9C8426',
    700: '#6E5E21',
    800: '#473E1A',
    900: '#2B2612',
  },
}

$base: #FBDE6B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF6D8;
$base-200: #FCEDB1;
$base-300: #F5DC7A;
$base-400: #E8C84A;
$base-500: #CEAD27;
$base-600: #9C8426;
$base-700: #6E5E21;
$base-800: #473E1A;
$base-900: #2B2612;
$base-hover: #F9CF24;
$base-subtle: #F9F2D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FBDE6B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCEDB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F5DC7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E8C84A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CEAD27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9C8426",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E5E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#473E1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2612",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FBDE6B

Color Lab

Pairs with #FBDE6B

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