What color is #FCFDBC?

#FCFDBC is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(252, 253, 188), and in HSL hsl(61, 94%, 86%).

Is #FCFDBC accessible as text?

On white, #FCFDBC has a contrast ratio of 1.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 19.92:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCFDBC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCFDBC?

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

What colors go well with #FCFDBC?

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

Is #FCFDBC good for buttons?

#FCFDBC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCFDBC — white text only reaches 1.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCFDBC the same as CSS lemonchiffon?

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

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

Palettes built on #FCFDBC

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCFDBC Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD 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 #FCFDBC 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 #FCFDBC Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 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 #FCFDBC Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #FCFDBC Secondary #FBFCE6 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 #FCFDBC 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 82/100

Very high

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

Depth 2/100

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 31/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 5/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 3/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 73/100

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 #FCFDBC 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 17.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDFDF3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E5FDBA — 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 #FCFDBC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCFDBC;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 253 188;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(97.8% 0.083 108.6);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFDD8;
  --color-200: #FAFCB1;
  --color-300: #F2F47B;
  --color-400: #E4E74B;
  --color-500: #CACD28;
  --color-600: #999B26;
  --color-700: #6C6D21;
  --color-800: #46471A;
  --color-900: #2B2B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lemon-chiffon: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFDD8',
    200: '#FAFCB1',
    300: '#F2F47B',
    400: '#E4E74B',
    500: '#CACD28',
    600: '#999B26',
    700: '#6C6D21',
    800: '#46471A',
    900: '#2B2B12',
  },
}

$base: #FCFDBC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFDD8;
$base-200: #FAFCB1;
$base-300: #F2F47B;
$base-400: #E4E74B;
$base-500: #CACD28;
$base-600: #999B26;
$base-700: #6C6D21;
$base-800: #46471A;
$base-900: #2B2B12;
$base-hover: #F8FA65;
$base-subtle: #FCFCED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCFDBC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAFCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2F47B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E4E74B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CACD28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#999B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C6D21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46471A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCFDBC

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Pairs with #FCFDBC

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