What color is #FDEF87?

#FDEF87 is a light, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(253, 239, 135), and in HSL hsl(53, 97%, 76%).

Is #FDEF87 accessible as text?

On white, #FDEF87 has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDEF87, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDEF87?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-200 (#FFF085).

What colors go well with #FDEF87?

#FDEF87 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8694FD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDEF87 below.

Is #FDEF87 good for buttons?

#FDEF87 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDEF87 — white text only reaches 1.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDEF87 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #FDEF87 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDEF87 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDEF87

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDEF87 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDEF87 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDEF87 Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FDEF87 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Buttercream 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 #FDEF87 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Buttercream 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 #FDEF87 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FDEF87 Secondary #FFFCDA Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Buttercream 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 Buttercream carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FDEF87 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 70/100

High

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

Depth 6/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 30/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 10/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 5/100

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 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FDEF87 with

Apricot Mint Green Iceberg Greige Army Green

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 15.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF9EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E3FD86 — 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 #FDEF87 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDEF87;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 239 135;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.2% 0.126 101.7);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDF9D8;
  --color-200: #FCF3B1;
  --color-300: #F6E879;
  --color-400: #E9D749;
  --color-500: #D0BC25;
  --color-600: #9D8F25;
  --color-700: #6F6520;
  --color-800: #484219;
  --color-900: #2C2911;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDF9D8',
    200: '#FCF3B1',
    300: '#F6E879',
    400: '#E9D749',
    500: '#D0BC25',
    600: '#9D8F25',
    700: '#6F6520',
    800: '#484219',
    900: '#2C2911',
  },
}

$base: #FDEF87;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDF9D8;
$base-200: #FCF3B1;
$base-300: #F6E879;
$base-400: #E9D749;
$base-500: #D0BC25;
$base-600: #9D8F25;
$base-700: #6F6520;
$base-800: #484219;
$base-900: #2C2911;
$base-hover: #FCE53A;
$base-subtle: #FAF7DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDEF87",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF9D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCF3B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6E879",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E9D749",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D0BC25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D8F25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F6520",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#484219",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2911",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDEF87

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Pairs with #FDEF87

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