What color is #FCF2BA?

#FCF2BA is a pale, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(252, 242, 186), and in HSL hsl(51, 92%, 86%).

Is #FCF2BA accessible as text?

On white, #FCF2BA has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCF2BA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCF2BA?

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

What colors go well with #FCF2BA?

#FCF2BA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BAC4FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCF2BA below.

Is #FCF2BA good for buttons?

#FCF2BA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCF2BA — white text only reaches 1.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCF2BA the same as CSS lemonchiffon?

No — #FCF2BA is not the CSS named color lemonchiffon, but lemonchiffon (#FFFACD) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCF2BA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCF2BA

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCF2BA works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCF2BA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCF2BA 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 #FCF2BA 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 #FCF2BA Secondary #536A36 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 #FCF2BA Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #FCF2BA Secondary #FEFBE8 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 #FCF2BA 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 64/100

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 4/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 8/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

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 74/100

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 #FCF2BA 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 16.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDFBF3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0FCBA — 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 #FCF2BA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCF2BA;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 242 186;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(95.6% 0.072 99.1);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF8D8;
  --color-200: #FCF0B1;
  --color-300: #F3E17C;
  --color-400: #E5CE4D;
  --color-500: #CBB329;
  --color-600: #9A8928;
  --color-700: #6D6122;
  --color-800: #47401A;
  --color-900: #2B2712;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF8D8',
    200: '#FCF0B1',
    300: '#F3E17C',
    400: '#E5CE4D',
    500: '#CBB329',
    600: '#9A8928',
    700: '#6D6122',
    800: '#47401A',
    900: '#2B2712',
  },
}

$base: #FCF2BA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF8D8;
$base-200: #FCF0B1;
$base-300: #F3E17C;
$base-400: #E5CE4D;
$base-500: #CBB329;
$base-600: #9A8928;
$base-700: #6D6122;
$base-800: #47401A;
$base-900: #2B2712;
$base-hover: #F9E366;
$base-subtle: #FCFAED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCF2BA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF8D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCF0B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3E17C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5CE4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBB329",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A8928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D6122",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47401A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2712",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCF2BA

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