What color is #FCF7BE?

#FCF7BE is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(252, 247, 190), and in HSL hsl(55, 91%, 87%).

Is #FCF7BE accessible as text?

On white, #FCF7BE has a contrast ratio of 1.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 19.19:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCF7BE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCF7BE?

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

What colors go well with #FCF7BE?

#FCF7BE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C0C5FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCF7BE below.

Is #FCF7BE good for buttons?

#FCF7BE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCF7BE — white text only reaches 1.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCF7BE the same as CSS lemonchiffon?

No — #FCF7BE is not the CSS named color lemonchiffon, but lemonchiffon (#FFFACD) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCF7BE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCF7BE

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCF7BE works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCF7BE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCF7BE Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #FCF7BE 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 #FCF7BE Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #FCF7BE Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #FCF7BE Secondary #FDFBE8 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 #FCF7BE 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 83/100

Very high

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 3/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

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 6/100

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 3/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 75/100

High

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FCF7BE 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 17.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDFCF4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EDFCC0 — 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 #FCF7BE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCF7BE;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 247 190;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(96.6% 0.073 103.5);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDFAD8;
  --color-200: #FBF5B1;
  --color-300: #F2E97D;
  --color-400: #E4D84E;
  --color-500: #CBBD2A;
  --color-600: #9A9028;
  --color-700: #6C6623;
  --color-800: #46431B;
  --color-900: #2B2912;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lemon-chiffon: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDFAD8',
    200: '#FBF5B1',
    300: '#F2E97D',
    400: '#E4D84E',
    500: '#CBBD2A',
    600: '#9A9028',
    700: '#6C6623',
    800: '#46431B',
    900: '#2B2912',
  },
}

$base: #FCF7BE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDFAD8;
$base-200: #FBF5B1;
$base-300: #F2E97D;
$base-400: #E4D84E;
$base-500: #CBBD2A;
$base-600: #9A9028;
$base-700: #6C6623;
$base-800: #46431B;
$base-900: #2B2912;
$base-hover: #F8EC6B;
$base-subtle: #FCFBEE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCF7BE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFAD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBF5B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2E97D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E4D84E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBBD2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A9028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C6623",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46431B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2912",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCF7BE

Color Lab

Pairs with #FCF7BE

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