What color is #FCEFB1?

#FCEFB1 is a pale, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(252, 239, 177), and in HSL hsl(50, 93%, 84%).

Is #FCEFB1 accessible as text?

On white, #FCEFB1 has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCEFB1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCEFB1?

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

What colors go well with #FCEFB1?

#FCEFB1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B0BDFC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCEFB1 below.

Is #FCEFB1 good for buttons?

#FCEFB1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCEFB1 — white text only reaches 1.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCEFB1 the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #FCEFB1 is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCEFB1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCEFB1

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCEFB1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCEFB1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCEFB1 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FCEFB1 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Buttercream 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 #FCEFB1 Secondary #546A35 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 #FCEFB1 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FCEFB1 Secondary #FFFBE6 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 #FCEFB1 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 80/100

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 87/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 9/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

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 71/100

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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People also use #FCEFB1 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 #FCFAF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFFCB0 — 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 #FCEFB1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCEFB1;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 239 177;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.8% 0.080 97.7);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF7D8;
  --color-200: #FCEFB1;
  --color-300: #F4E07C;
  --color-400: #E6CC4C;
  --color-500: #CCB129;
  --color-600: #9B8727;
  --color-700: #6D6022;
  --color-800: #473F1A;
  --color-900: #2B2712;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF7D8',
    200: '#FCEFB1',
    300: '#F4E07C',
    400: '#E6CC4C',
    500: '#CCB129',
    600: '#9B8727',
    700: '#6D6022',
    800: '#473F1A',
    900: '#2B2712',
  },
}

$base: #FCEFB1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF7D8;
$base-200: #FCEFB1;
$base-300: #F4E07C;
$base-400: #E6CC4C;
$base-500: #CCB129;
$base-600: #9B8727;
$base-700: #6D6022;
$base-800: #473F1A;
$base-900: #2B2712;
$base-hover: #F9DF5E;
$base-subtle: #FBF9EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCEFB1",
            "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": "#F4E07C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E6CC4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CCB129",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B8727",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D6022",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#473F1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2712",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCEFB1

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Pairs with #FCEFB1

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