What color is #FDB386?

#FDB386 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(253, 179, 134), and in HSL hsl(23, 97%, 76%).

Is #FDB386 accessible as text?

On white, #FDB386 has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.97:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDB386, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDB386?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #FDB386?

#FDB386 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #86D0FD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDB386 below.

Is #FDB386 good for buttons?

#FDB386 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDB386 — white text only reaches 1.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDB386 the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #FDB386 is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDB386 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDB386

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDB386 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDB386 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDB386 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peach Fuzz as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #FDB386 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Peach Fuzz holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FDB386 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Peach Fuzz opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FDB386 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Peach Fuzz 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FDB386 Secondary #FFEEDE Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peach Fuzz 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 Peach Fuzz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FDB386 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FDB386

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People also use #FDB386 with

Light Pink Butter Yellow Baby Blue Greige Taupe

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 10.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF1EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDDC86 — 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 #FDB386 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDB386;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 179 134;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.7% 0.105 52.1);
  --color-50: #FEF6F0;
  --color-100: #FDE6D8;
  --color-200: #FCCDB1;
  --color-300: #F6A979;
  --color-400: #E98649;
  --color-500: #D06625;
  --color-600: #9D5325;
  --color-700: #6F3E20;
  --color-800: #482B19;
  --color-900: #2C1C11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peach-fuzz: {
    50: '#FEF6F0',
    100: '#FDE6D8',
    200: '#FCCDB1',
    300: '#F6A979',
    400: '#E98649',
    500: '#D06625',
    600: '#9D5325',
    700: '#6F3E20',
    800: '#482B19',
    900: '#2C1C11',
  },
}

$base: #FDB386;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF6F0;
$base-100: #FDE6D8;
$base-200: #FCCDB1;
$base-300: #F6A979;
$base-400: #E98649;
$base-500: #D06625;
$base-600: #9D5325;
$base-700: #6F3E20;
$base-800: #482B19;
$base-900: #2C1C11;
$base-hover: #FC843A;
$base-subtle: #FAE9DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDB386",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCCDB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6A979",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E98649",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D06625",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D5325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F3E20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#482B19",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1C11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDB386

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