What color is #FCF7CD?

#FCF7CD is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(252, 247, 205), and in HSL hsl(54, 89%, 90%).

Is #FCF7CD accessible as text?

On white, #FCF7CD has a contrast ratio of 1.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 19.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCF7CD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCF7CD?

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

What colors go well with #FCF7CD?

#FCF7CD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CFD3FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCF7CD below.

Is #FCF7CD good for buttons?

#FCF7CD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCF7CD — white text only reaches 1.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCF7CD the same as CSS lightgoldenrodyellow?

No — #FCF7CD is not the CSS named color lightgoldenrodyellow, but lightgoldenrodyellow (#FAFAD2) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCF7CD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCF7CD

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCF7CD works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCF7CD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCF7CD Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Light Goldenrod Yellow 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 #FCF7CD Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Light Goldenrod Yellow 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 #FCF7CD Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Light Goldenrod Yellow 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 #FCF7CD Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Light Goldenrod Yellow 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 #FCF7CD Secondary #FCFBEC Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Light Goldenrod Yellow 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 Light Goldenrod Yellow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FCF7CD 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 60/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 86/100

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 58/100

Moderate

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 6/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

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 81/100

Very high

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

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FCF7CD

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People also use #FCF7CD with

Apricot Light Goldenrod Yellow Periwinkle 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 17.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDFDF7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2FCCF — 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 #FCF7CD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCF7CD;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 247 205;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(97.0% 0.055 101.7);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDFAD8;
  --color-200: #FAF3B2;
  --color-300: #F1E67E;
  --color-400: #E3D44F;
  --color-500: #C9B92C;
  --color-600: #988D2A;
  --color-700: #6B6423;
  --color-800: #46421B;
  --color-900: #2B2813;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-goldenrod-yellow: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDFAD8',
    200: '#FAF3B2',
    300: '#F1E67E',
    400: '#E3D44F',
    500: '#C9B92C',
    600: '#988D2A',
    700: '#6B6423',
    800: '#46421B',
    900: '#2B2813',
  },
}

$base: #FCF7CD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDFAD8;
$base-200: #FAF3B2;
$base-300: #F1E67E;
$base-400: #E3D44F;
$base-500: #C9B92C;
$base-600: #988D2A;
$base-700: #6B6423;
$base-800: #46421B;
$base-900: #2B2813;
$base-hover: #F7EA78;
$base-subtle: #FDFBF2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCF7CD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFAD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAF3B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F1E67E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3D44F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C9B92C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#988D2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46421B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2813",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCF7CD

Color Lab

Pairs with #FCF7CD

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