What color is #FDC265?

#FDC265 is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(253, 194, 101), and in HSL hsl(37, 97%, 69%).

Is #FDC265 accessible as text?

On white, #FDC265 has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDC265, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDC265?

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

What colors go well with #FDC265?

#FDC265 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #639EFD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDC265 below.

Is #FDC265 good for buttons?

#FDC265 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDC265 — white text only reaches 1.61:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDC265 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #FDC265 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDC265 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDC265

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDC265 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDC265 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDC265 Secondary #B36616 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Topaz 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 #FDC265 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Topaz 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 #FDC265 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Topaz 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 #FDC265 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Topaz 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 #FDC265 Secondary #FFF7D9 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Topaz 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 Topaz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FDC265 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 84/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 15/100

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 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

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 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FDC265

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People also use #FDC265 with

Salmon Pink Lemon Yellow Iceberg 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 11.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF2E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDF563 — 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 #FDC265 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDC265;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 194 101;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.0% 0.129 76.9);
  --color-50: #FEF9F0;
  --color-100: #FDEFD8;
  --color-200: #FCDFB1;
  --color-300: #F6C679;
  --color-400: #E9AC49;
  --color-500: #D08E25;
  --color-600: #9D6F25;
  --color-700: #6F5120;
  --color-800: #483619;
  --color-900: #2C2211;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  topaz: {
    50: '#FEF9F0',
    100: '#FDEFD8',
    200: '#FCDFB1',
    300: '#F6C679',
    400: '#E9AC49',
    500: '#D08E25',
    600: '#9D6F25',
    700: '#6F5120',
    800: '#483619',
    900: '#2C2211',
  },
}

$base: #FDC265;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F0;
$base-100: #FDEFD8;
$base-200: #FCDFB1;
$base-300: #F6C679;
$base-400: #E9AC49;
$base-500: #D08E25;
$base-600: #9D6F25;
$base-700: #6F5120;
$base-800: #483619;
$base-900: #2C2211;
$base-hover: #FCA71E;
$base-subtle: #F9EBD6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDC265",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDEFD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCDFB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6C679",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E9AC49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D08E25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D6F25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F5120",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#483619",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2211",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDC265

Color Lab

Pairs with #FDC265

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