What color is #FCEEB8?

#FCEEB8 is a pale, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(252, 238, 184), and in HSL hsl(48, 92%, 85%).

Is #FCEEB8 accessible as text?

On white, #FCEEB8 has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.06:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCEEB8, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCEEB8?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-100 (#FEF3C6).

What colors go well with #FCEEB8?

#FCEEB8 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B6C4FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCEEB8 below.

Is #FCEEB8 good for buttons?

#FCEEB8 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCEEB8 — white text only reaches 1.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCEEB8 the same as CSS moccasin?

No — #FCEEB8 is not the CSS named color moccasin, but moccasin (#FFE4B5) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#FCEEB8 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCEEB8

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCEEB8 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCEEB8 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCEEB8 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Peach 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 #FCEEB8 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Peach 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 #FCEEB8 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Peach 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 #FCEEB8 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Peach 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 #FCEEB8 Secondary #FFFAE8 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Peach 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 Peach carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FCEEB8 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 65/100

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 5/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 34/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 9/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 4/100

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 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FCEEB8 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 16.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCFAF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F3FCB6 — 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 #FCEEB8 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCEEB8;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 238 184;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.7% 0.071 95.3);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF6D8;
  --color-200: #FCEDB1;
  --color-300: #F3DB7C;
  --color-400: #E5C74D;
  --color-500: #CBAB29;
  --color-600: #9A8328;
  --color-700: #6D5E22;
  --color-800: #473E1A;
  --color-900: #2B2612;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peach: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF6D8',
    200: '#FCEDB1',
    300: '#F3DB7C',
    400: '#E5C74D',
    500: '#CBAB29',
    600: '#9A8328',
    700: '#6D5E22',
    800: '#473E1A',
    900: '#2B2612',
  },
}

$base: #FCEEB8;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF6D8;
$base-200: #FCEDB1;
$base-300: #F3DB7C;
$base-400: #E5C74D;
$base-500: #CBAB29;
$base-600: #9A8328;
$base-700: #6D5E22;
$base-800: #473E1A;
$base-900: #2B2612;
$base-hover: #F8DA62;
$base-subtle: #FCF8EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCEEB8",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCEDB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3DB7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5C74D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBAB29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A8328",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D5E22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#473E1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2612",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCEEB8

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Pairs with #FCEEB8

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