What color is #FCF281?

#FCF281 is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(252, 242, 129), and in HSL hsl(55, 95%, 75%).

Is #FCF281 accessible as text?

On white, #FCF281 has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCF281, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCF281?

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

What colors go well with #FCF281?

#FCF281 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #838DFC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCF281 below.

Is #FCF281 good for buttons?

#FCF281 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCF281 — white text only reaches 1.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCF281 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #FCF281 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCF281 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCF281

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCF281 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCF281 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCF281 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Maize 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 #FCF281 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Maize 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 #FCF281 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Maize 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 #FCF281 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Maize 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 #FCF281 Secondary #FFFCD8 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Maize 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 Maize carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FCF281 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 69/100

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 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 28/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 9/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

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 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FCF281 with

Apricot Mint Green Cornflower Blue 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 #FBFAEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DEFC83 — 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 #FCF281 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCF281;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 242 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.6% 0.135 104.1);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDFAD8;
  --color-200: #FCF5B1;
  --color-300: #F5EB7A;
  --color-400: #E8DB4A;
  --color-500: #CEC027;
  --color-600: #9C9226;
  --color-700: #6E6721;
  --color-800: #47431A;
  --color-900: #2B2912;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  maize: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDFAD8',
    200: '#FCF5B1',
    300: '#F5EB7A',
    400: '#E8DB4A',
    500: '#CEC027',
    600: '#9C9226',
    700: '#6E6721',
    800: '#47431A',
    900: '#2B2912',
  },
}

$base: #FCF281;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDFAD8;
$base-200: #FCF5B1;
$base-300: #F5EB7A;
$base-400: #E8DB4A;
$base-500: #CEC027;
$base-600: #9C9226;
$base-700: #6E6721;
$base-800: #47431A;
$base-900: #2B2912;
$base-hover: #FAEA38;
$base-subtle: #FAF7DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCF281",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFAD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCF5B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F5EB7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E8DB4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CEC027",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9C9226",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E6721",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47431A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2912",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCF281

Color Lab

Pairs with #FCF281

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