What color is #FCEDA4?

#FCEDA4 is a pale, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(252, 237, 164), and in HSL hsl(50, 94%, 82%).

Is #FCEDA4 accessible as text?

On white, #FCEDA4 has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCEDA4, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCEDA4?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-200 (#FEE685).

What colors go well with #FCEDA4?

#FCEDA4 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A6B4FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCEDA4 below.

Is #FCEDA4 good for buttons?

#FCEDA4 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCEDA4 — white text only reaches 1.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCEDA4 the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #FCEDA4 is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCEDA4 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCEDA4

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCEDA4 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCEDA4 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCEDA4 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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 #FCEDA4 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E 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 #FCEDA4 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 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 #FCEDA4 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

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 #FCEDA4 Secondary #FFFBE2 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 #FCEDA4 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 77/100

High

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

Depth 6/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 10/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

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 66/100

High

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FCEDA4 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 15.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCFAF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EEFCA6 — 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 #FCEDA4 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCEDA4;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 237 164;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.2% 0.093 98.0);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF7D8;
  --color-200: #FCEFB1;
  --color-300: #F4E07B;
  --color-400: #E7CD4B;
  --color-500: #CDB228;
  --color-600: #9B8826;
  --color-700: #6D6121;
  --color-800: #47401A;
  --color-900: #2B2712;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF7D8',
    200: '#FCEFB1',
    300: '#F4E07B',
    400: '#E7CD4B',
    500: '#CDB228',
    600: '#9B8826',
    700: '#6D6121',
    800: '#47401A',
    900: '#2B2712',
  },
}

$base: #FCEDA4;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF7D8;
$base-200: #FCEFB1;
$base-300: #F4E07B;
$base-400: #E7CD4B;
$base-500: #CDB228;
$base-600: #9B8826;
$base-700: #6D6121;
$base-800: #47401A;
$base-900: #2B2712;
$base-hover: #FADE55;
$base-subtle: #FBF8E7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCEDA4",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF7D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCEFB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4E07B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E7CD4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CDB228",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B8826",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D6121",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47401A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2712",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCEDA4

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