What color is #FCF2C1?

#FCF2C1 is a pale, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(252, 242, 193), and in HSL hsl(50, 91%, 87%).

Is #FCF2C1 accessible as text?

On white, #FCF2C1 has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCF2C1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCF2C1?

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

What colors go well with #FCF2C1?

#FCF2C1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C0CAFC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCF2C1 below.

Is #FCF2C1 good for buttons?

#FCF2C1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCF2C1 — white text only reaches 1.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCF2C1 the same as CSS lemonchiffon?

No — #FCF2C1 is not the CSS named color lemonchiffon, but lemonchiffon (#FFFACD) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCF2C1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCF2C1

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCF2C1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCF2C1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCF2C1 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Lemon Chiffon 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 #FCF2C1 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Lemon Chiffon 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 #FCF2C1 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Lemon Chiffon 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 #FCF2C1 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2D1F

Lemon Chiffon 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 #FCF2C1 Secondary #FEFBEA Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Lemon Chiffon 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 Lemon Chiffon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FCF2C1 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 84/100

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 72/100

High

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

Vintage feel 32/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 8/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 3/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 76/100

High

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

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FCF2C1

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People also use #FCF2C1 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 16.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDFBF4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2FCC0 — 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 #FCF2C1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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Studio

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCF2C1;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 242 193;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(95.7% 0.064 97.8);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF7D8;
  --color-200: #FBEFB1;
  --color-300: #F2DF7D;
  --color-400: #E4CB4E;
  --color-500: #CBB02A;
  --color-600: #9A8728;
  --color-700: #6C6023;
  --color-800: #463F1B;
  --color-900: #2B2712;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lemon-chiffon: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF7D8',
    200: '#FBEFB1',
    300: '#F2DF7D',
    400: '#E4CB4E',
    500: '#CBB02A',
    600: '#9A8728',
    700: '#6C6023',
    800: '#463F1B',
    900: '#2B2712',
  },
}

$base: #FCF2C1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF7D8;
$base-200: #FBEFB1;
$base-300: #F2DF7D;
$base-400: #E4CB4E;
$base-500: #CBB02A;
$base-600: #9A8728;
$base-700: #6C6023;
$base-800: #463F1B;
$base-900: #2B2712;
$base-hover: #F8E16B;
$base-subtle: #FCFAEE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCF2C1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF7D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBEFB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2DF7D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E4CB4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBB02A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A8728",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C6023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#463F1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2712",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCF2C1

Color Lab

Pairs with #FCF2C1

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