What color is #FCF5B1?

#FCF5B1 is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(252, 245, 177), and in HSL hsl(54, 93%, 84%).

Is #FCF5B1 accessible as text?

On white, #FCF5B1 has a contrast ratio of 1.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCF5B1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCF5B1?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-100 (#FEF9C2).

What colors go well with #FCF5B1?

#FCF5B1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B0B8FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCF5B1 below.

Is #FCF5B1 good for buttons?

#FCF5B1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCF5B1 — white text only reaches 1.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCF5B1 the same as CSS lemonchiffon?

No — #FCF5B1 is not the CSS named color lemonchiffon, but lemonchiffon (#FFFACD) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCF5B1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCF5B1

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCF5B1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCF5B1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCF5B1 Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #FCF5B1 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 #FCF5B1 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #FCF5B1 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 #FCF5B1 Secondary #FDFBE4 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 #FCF5B1 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 79/100

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 81/100

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 7/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

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 70/100

High

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FCF5B1 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 16.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCFBF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EAFCB0 — 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 #FCF5B1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCF5B1;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 245 177;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(96.0% 0.086 102.9);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDFAD8;
  --color-200: #FCF4B1;
  --color-300: #F4E87C;
  --color-400: #E6D74C;
  --color-500: #CCBC29;
  --color-600: #9B8F27;
  --color-700: #6D6522;
  --color-800: #47421A;
  --color-900: #2B2912;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDFAD8',
    200: '#FCF4B1',
    300: '#F4E87C',
    400: '#E6D74C',
    500: '#CCBC29',
    600: '#9B8F27',
    700: '#6D6522',
    800: '#47421A',
    900: '#2B2912',
  },
}

$base: #FCF5B1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDFAD8;
$base-200: #FCF4B1;
$base-300: #F4E87C;
$base-400: #E6D74C;
$base-500: #CCBC29;
$base-600: #9B8F27;
$base-700: #6D6522;
$base-800: #47421A;
$base-900: #2B2912;
$base-hover: #F9EA5E;
$base-subtle: #FBFAEA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCF5B1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFAD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCF4B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4E87C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E6D74C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CCBC29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B8F27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D6522",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47421A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2912",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCF5B1

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