What color is #FBFF95?

#FBFF95 is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(251, 255, 149), and in HSL hsl(62, 100%, 79%).

Is #FBFF95 accessible as text?

On white, #FBFF95 has a contrast ratio of 1.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 19.84:1 (passes). For text placed on #FBFF95, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FBFF95?

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

What colors go well with #FBFF95?

#FBFF95 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9794FF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FBFF95 below.

Is #FBFF95 good for buttons?

#FBFF95 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FBFF95 — white text only reaches 1.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FBFF95 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #FBFF95 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#FBFF95 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FBFF95

Not just a swatch — here's how #FBFF95 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FBFF95 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FBFF95 Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7B49 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 #FBFF95 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 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 #FBFF95 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 #FBFF95 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 #FBFF95 Secondary #FBFEDB 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 #FBFF95 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 72/100

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 81/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 26/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 5/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

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 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FBFF95 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 17.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #D8FF94 — 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 #FBFF95 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FBFF95;
  --color-base-rgb: 251 255 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(97.5% 0.129 110.5);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FCFDD8;
  --color-200: #F9FCB1;
  --color-300: #F4F877;
  --color-400: #E6EC46;
  --color-500: #CDD222;
  --color-600: #9B9F23;
  --color-700: #6D701F;
  --color-800: #474818;
  --color-900: #2B2C11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butter-yellow: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FCFDD8',
    200: '#F9FCB1',
    300: '#F4F877',
    400: '#E6EC46',
    500: '#CDD222',
    600: '#9B9F23',
    700: '#6D701F',
    800: '#474818',
    900: '#2B2C11',
  },
}

$base: #FBFF95;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FCFDD8;
$base-200: #F9FCB1;
$base-300: #F4F877;
$base-400: #E6EC46;
$base-500: #CDD222;
$base-600: #9B9F23;
$base-700: #6D701F;
$base-800: #474818;
$base-900: #2B2C11;
$base-hover: #F9FF43;
$base-subtle: #FAFBE3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FBFF95",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4F877",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E6EC46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CDD222",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B9F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D701F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#474818",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2C11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FBFF95

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