What color is #FBFB7D?

#FBFB7D is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(251, 251, 125), and in HSL hsl(60, 94%, 74%).

Is #FBFB7D accessible as text?

On white, #FBFB7D has a contrast ratio of 1.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 19.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #FBFB7D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FBFB7D?

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

What colors go well with #FBFB7D?

#FBFB7D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7E7EFB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FBFB7D below.

Is #FBFB7D good for buttons?

#FBFB7D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FBFB7D — white text only reaches 1.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FBFB7D the same as CSS yellow?

No — #FBFB7D is not the CSS named color yellow, but yellow (#FFFF00) is the closest CSS named color.

#FBFB7D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FBFB7D

Not just a swatch — here's how #FBFB7D works with other colors. Named schemes with #FBFB7D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FBFB7D Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Butter 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 #FBFB7D Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Butter 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 #FBFB7D Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Butter 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 #FBFB7D Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Butter 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 #FBFB7D Secondary #FCFED6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Butter 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 Butter Yellow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FBFB7D 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 68/100

High

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

Depth 4/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 66/100

High

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

Vintage feel 23/100

Low

Clean and current — no dusty, aged cast.

Luxury 7/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 4/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FBFB7D 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 17.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBFBE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D1FB7E — 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 #FBFB7D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FBFB7D;
  --color-base-rgb: 251 251 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(96.3% 0.148 108.9);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFDD8;
  --color-200: #FCFCB1;
  --color-300: #F4F47B;
  --color-400: #E7E74B;
  --color-500: #CDCD28;
  --color-600: #9B9B26;
  --color-700: #6D6D21;
  --color-800: #47471A;
  --color-900: #2B2B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butter-yellow: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFDD8',
    200: '#FCFCB1',
    300: '#F4F47B',
    400: '#E7E74B',
    500: '#CDCD28',
    600: '#9B9B26',
    700: '#6D6D21',
    800: '#47471A',
    900: '#2B2B12',
  },
}

$base: #FBFB7D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFDD8;
$base-200: #FCFCB1;
$base-300: #F4F47B;
$base-400: #E7E74B;
$base-500: #CDCD28;
$base-600: #9B9B26;
$base-700: #6D6D21;
$base-800: #47471A;
$base-900: #2B2B12;
$base-hover: #F9F935;
$base-subtle: #F9F9DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FBFB7D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCFCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4F47B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E7E74B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CDCD28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B9B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D6D21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47471A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FBFB7D

Color Lab

Pairs with #FBFB7D

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