What color is #FBF9BF?

#FBF9BF is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(251, 249, 191), and in HSL hsl(58, 88%, 87%).

Is #FBF9BF accessible as text?

On white, #FBF9BF has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 19.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #FBF9BF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FBF9BF?

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

What colors go well with #FBF9BF?

#FBF9BF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C1C3FB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FBF9BF below.

Is #FBF9BF good for buttons?

#FBF9BF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FBF9BF — white text only reaches 1.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FBF9BF the same as CSS lemonchiffon?

No — #FBF9BF is not the CSS named color lemonchiffon, but lemonchiffon (#FFFACD) is the closest CSS named color.

#FBF9BF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FBF9BF

Not just a swatch — here's how #FBF9BF works with other colors. Named schemes with #FBF9BF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FBF9BF 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 #FBF9BF 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 #FBF9BF Secondary #526A36 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 #FBF9BF Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #FBF9BF Secondary #FCFCE8 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 #FBF9BF 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 83/100

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 67/100

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 6/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 3/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 75/100

High

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

Print safety 87/100

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 17.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDFCF4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EAFBC1 — 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 #FBF9BF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FBF9BF;
  --color-base-rgb: 251 249 191;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(97.0% 0.074 106.1);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFCD8;
  --color-200: #FAF8B2;
  --color-300: #F0ED7F;
  --color-400: #E2DD50;
  --color-500: #C8C32D;
  --color-600: #98942A;
  --color-700: #6B6924;
  --color-800: #46441B;
  --color-900: #2B2A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lemon-chiffon: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFCD8',
    200: '#FAF8B2',
    300: '#F0ED7F',
    400: '#E2DD50',
    500: '#C8C32D',
    600: '#98942A',
    700: '#6B6924',
    800: '#46441B',
    900: '#2B2A13',
  },
}

$base: #FBF9BF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFCD8;
$base-200: #FAF8B2;
$base-300: #F0ED7F;
$base-400: #E2DD50;
$base-500: #C8C32D;
$base-600: #98942A;
$base-700: #6B6924;
$base-800: #46441B;
$base-900: #2B2A13;
$base-hover: #F6F16D;
$base-subtle: #FCFBEE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FBF9BF",
            "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": "#F0ED7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E2DD50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C8C32D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98942A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6924",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46441B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FBF9BF

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Pairs with #FBF9BF

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