What color is #FBF9BB?

#FBF9BB is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(251, 249, 187), and in HSL hsl(58, 89%, 86%).

Is #FBF9BB accessible as text?

On white, #FBF9BB has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 19.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #FBF9BB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FBF9BB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-100 (#FEF9C2).

What colors go well with #FBF9BB?

#FBF9BB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BCBEFB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FBF9BB below.

Is #FBF9BB good for buttons?

#FBF9BB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FBF9BB — white text only reaches 1.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FBF9BB the same as CSS lemonchiffon?

No — #FBF9BB is not the CSS named color lemonchiffon, but lemonchiffon (#FFFACD) is the closest CSS named color.

#FBF9BB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FBF9BB

Not just a swatch — here's how #FBF9BB works with other colors. Named schemes with #FBF9BB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FBF9BB Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Lemon Chiffon 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 #FBF9BB Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Lemon Chiffon 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FBF9BB Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Lemon Chiffon 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 #FBF9BB Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Lemon Chiffon holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FBF9BB Secondary #FCFCE7 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Lemon Chiffon 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 Lemon Chiffon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FBF9BB 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 82/100

Very high

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

Depth 3/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 70/100

High

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

Vintage feel 32/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 6/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 3/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 73/100

High

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FBF9BB 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 17.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCFCF3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E8FBBC — 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 #FBF9BB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FBF9BB;
  --color-base-rgb: 251 249 187;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(96.9% 0.079 106.2);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFCD8;
  --color-200: #FAF8B2;
  --color-300: #F1ED7E;
  --color-400: #E3DE4F;
  --color-500: #C9C42C;
  --color-600: #98952A;
  --color-700: #6B6923;
  --color-800: #46441B;
  --color-900: #2B2A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lemon-chiffon: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFCD8',
    200: '#FAF8B2',
    300: '#F1ED7E',
    400: '#E3DE4F',
    500: '#C9C42C',
    600: '#98952A',
    700: '#6B6923',
    800: '#46441B',
    900: '#2B2A13',
  },
}

$base: #FBF9BB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFCD8;
$base-200: #FAF8B2;
$base-300: #F1ED7E;
$base-400: #E3DE4F;
$base-500: #C9C42C;
$base-600: #98952A;
$base-700: #6B6923;
$base-800: #46441B;
$base-900: #2B2A13;
$base-hover: #F6F269;
$base-subtle: #FCFBED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FBF9BB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFCD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAF8B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F1ED7E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3DE4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C9C42C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98952A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6923",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46441B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FBF9BB

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Pairs with #FBF9BB

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