What color is #FDCF19?

#FDCF19 is a medium, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(253, 207, 25), and in HSL hsl(48, 98%, 55%).

Is #FDCF19 accessible as text?

On white, #FDCF19 has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDCF19, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDCF19?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #FDCF19?

#FDCF19 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C49FD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDCF19 below.

Is #FDCF19 good for buttons?

#FDCF19 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDCF19 — white text only reaches 1.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDCF19 the same as CSS gold?

No — #FDCF19 is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDCF19 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDCF19

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDCF19 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDCF19 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDCF19 Secondary #B26811 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Sunglow 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 #FDCF19 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C52 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Sunglow 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 #FDCF19 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163747

Sunglow 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 #FDCF19 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Sunglow 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 #FDCF19 Secondary #FFFACC Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Sunglow 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 Sunglow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FDCF19 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 87/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 14/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 62/100

High

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

Vintage feel 27/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 67/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 13/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FDCF19 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 12.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8F2D8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFFD1C — 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 #FDCF19 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDCF19;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 207 25;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.9% 0.174 92.1);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF6D8;
  --color-200: #FCEDB1;
  --color-300: #F7DE78;
  --color-400: #EACA48;
  --color-500: #D1AE24;
  --color-600: #9E8524;
  --color-700: #6F5F20;
  --color-800: #483F19;
  --color-900: #2C2711;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sunglow: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF6D8',
    200: '#FCEDB1',
    300: '#F7DE78',
    400: '#EACA48',
    500: '#D1AE24',
    600: '#9E8524',
    700: '#6F5F20',
    800: '#483F19',
    900: '#2C2711',
  },
}

$base: #FDCF19;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF6D8;
$base-200: #FCEDB1;
$base-300: #F7DE78;
$base-400: #EACA48;
$base-500: #D1AE24;
$base-600: #9E8524;
$base-700: #6F5F20;
$base-800: #483F19;
$base-900: #2C2711;
$base-hover: #DEB202;
$base-subtle: #F6ECC3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDCF19",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCEDB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F7DE78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EACA48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D1AE24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9E8524",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F5F20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#483F19",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2711",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDCF19

Color Lab

Pairs with #FDCF19

UI roles & guardrails

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