What color is #FBF09C?

#FBF09C is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(251, 240, 156), and in HSL hsl(53, 92%, 80%).

Is #FBF09C accessible as text?

On white, #FBF09C has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #FBF09C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FBF09C?

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

What colors go well with #FBF09C?

#FBF09C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9DA8FB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FBF09C below.

Is #FBF09C good for buttons?

#FBF09C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FBF09C — white text only reaches 1.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FBF09C the same as CSS khaki?

No — #FBF09C is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#FBF09C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FBF09C

Not just a swatch — here's how #FBF09C works with other colors. Named schemes with #FBF09C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FBF09C Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 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 #FBF09C Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #FBF09C Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #FBF09C 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 #FBF09C Secondary #FFFCDF 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 #FBF09C 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 75/100

High

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

Depth 5/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 34/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 10/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 5/100

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 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FBF09C 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 16.0:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #E7FB9D — 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 #FBF09C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FBF09C;
  --color-base-rgb: 251 240 156;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.5% 0.105 101.7);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDF9D8;
  --color-200: #FCF3B1;
  --color-300: #F3E57C;
  --color-400: #E5D34D;
  --color-500: #CBB829;
  --color-600: #9A8D28;
  --color-700: #6D6422;
  --color-800: #47411A;
  --color-900: #2B2812;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDF9D8',
    200: '#FCF3B1',
    300: '#F3E57C',
    400: '#E5D34D',
    500: '#CBB829',
    600: '#9A8D28',
    700: '#6D6422',
    800: '#47411A',
    900: '#2B2812',
  },
}

$base: #FBF09C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDF9D8;
$base-200: #FCF3B1;
$base-300: #F3E57C;
$base-400: #E5D34D;
$base-500: #CBB829;
$base-600: #9A8D28;
$base-700: #6D6422;
$base-800: #47411A;
$base-900: #2B2812;
$base-hover: #F8E44F;
$base-subtle: #FAF8E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FBF09C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF9D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCF3B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3E57C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5D34D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBB829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A8D28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D6422",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47411A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2812",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FBF09C

Color Lab

Pairs with #FBF09C

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