What color is #FCEFB4?

#FCEFB4 is a pale, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(252, 239, 180), and in HSL hsl(49, 92%, 85%).

Is #FCEFB4 accessible as text?

On white, #FCEFB4 has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.14:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCEFB4, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCEFB4?

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

What colors go well with #FCEFB4?

#FCEFB4 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B6C2FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCEFB4 below.

Is #FCEFB4 good for buttons?

#FCEFB4 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCEFB4 — white text only reaches 1.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCEFB4 the same as CSS moccasin?

No — #FCEFB4 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.

#FCEFB4 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCEFB4

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCEFB4 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCEFB4 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCEFB4 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6F7A48 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 #FCEFB4 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 #FCEFB4 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 #FCEFB4 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

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 #FCEFB4 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 #FCEFB4 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 81/100

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 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 9/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

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 72/100

High

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

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FCEFB4 with

Apricot Buttercream Periwinkle Greige Army Green

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 16.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCFBF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F1FCB6 — 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 #FCEFB4 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCEFB4;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 239 180;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.8% 0.077 97.1);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF6D8;
  --color-200: #FCEEB1;
  --color-300: #F3DD7C;
  --color-400: #E5C94D;
  --color-500: #CBAE29;
  --color-600: #9A8528;
  --color-700: #6D5F22;
  --color-800: #473E1A;
  --color-900: #2B2612;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF6D8',
    200: '#FCEEB1',
    300: '#F3DD7C',
    400: '#E5C94D',
    500: '#CBAE29',
    600: '#9A8528',
    700: '#6D5F22',
    800: '#473E1A',
    900: '#2B2612',
  },
}

$base: #FCEFB4;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF6D8;
$base-200: #FCEEB1;
$base-300: #F3DD7C;
$base-400: #E5C94D;
$base-500: #CBAE29;
$base-600: #9A8528;
$base-700: #6D5F22;
$base-800: #473E1A;
$base-900: #2B2612;
$base-hover: #F8DD62;
$base-subtle: #FCF9EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCEFB4",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCEEB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3DD7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5C94D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBAE29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A8528",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D5F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#473E1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2612",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCEFB4

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Pairs with #FCEFB4

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