What color is #FDB992?

#FDB992 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(253, 185, 146), and in HSL hsl(22, 96%, 78%).

Is #FDB992 accessible as text?

On white, #FDB992 has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDB992, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDB992?

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

What colors go well with #FDB992?

#FDB992 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #91D5FD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDB992 below.

Is #FDB992 good for buttons?

#FDB992 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDB992 — white text only reaches 1.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDB992 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #FDB992 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDB992 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDB992

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDB992 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDB992 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDB992 Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 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 #FDB992 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #96986E 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 #FDB992 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #FDB992 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 #FDB992 Secondary #FFF3E5 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 #FDB992 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 69/100

High

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

Depth 16/100

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 55/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FDB992

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For interior

For fashion

People also use #FDB992 with

Cherry Blossom Buttercream 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 11.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF2EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDDC91 — 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 #FDB992 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDB992;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 185 146;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.0% 0.095 50.9);
  --color-50: #FEF5F0;
  --color-100: #FDE6D8;
  --color-200: #FCCCB1;
  --color-300: #F6A77A;
  --color-400: #E8844A;
  --color-500: #CF6426;
  --color-600: #9D5125;
  --color-700: #6E3D21;
  --color-800: #482A19;
  --color-900: #2C1B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peach-fuzz: {
    50: '#FEF5F0',
    100: '#FDE6D8',
    200: '#FCCCB1',
    300: '#F6A77A',
    400: '#E8844A',
    500: '#CF6426',
    600: '#9D5125',
    700: '#6E3D21',
    800: '#482A19',
    900: '#2C1B12',
  },
}

$base: #FDB992;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F0;
$base-100: #FDE6D8;
$base-200: #FCCCB1;
$base-300: #F6A77A;
$base-400: #E8844A;
$base-500: #CF6426;
$base-600: #9D5125;
$base-700: #6E3D21;
$base-800: #482A19;
$base-900: #2C1B12;
$base-hover: #FB8743;
$base-subtle: #FAEBE2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDB992",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCCCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6A77A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E8844A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CF6426",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D5125",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E3D21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#482A19",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}