What color is #FDF29F?

#FDF29F is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(253, 242, 159), and in HSL hsl(53, 96%, 81%).

Is #FDF29F accessible as text?

On white, #FDF29F has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.38:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDF29F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDF29F?

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

What colors go well with #FDF29F?

#FDF29F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A0ABFD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDF29F below.

Is #FDF29F good for buttons?

#FDF29F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDF29F — white text only reaches 1.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDF29F the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #FDF29F is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDF29F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDF29F

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDF29F works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDF29F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDF29F 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 #FDF29F 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 #FDF29F 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 #FDF29F 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 #FDF29F Secondary #FFFCE0 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 #FDF29F 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 75/100

High

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

Depth 5/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 34/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 9/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 4/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 64/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FDF29F with

Apricot Tea Green Light Steel Blue 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 16.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #E9FDA0 — 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 #FDF29F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDF29F;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 242 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(95.1% 0.104 101.6);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDF9D8;
  --color-200: #FCF3B1;
  --color-300: #F6E77A;
  --color-400: #E8D64A;
  --color-500: #CFBB26;
  --color-600: #9D8F25;
  --color-700: #6E6521;
  --color-800: #484219;
  --color-900: #2C2912;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDF9D8',
    200: '#FCF3B1',
    300: '#F6E77A',
    400: '#E8D64A',
    500: '#CFBB26',
    600: '#9D8F25',
    700: '#6E6521',
    800: '#484219',
    900: '#2C2912',
  },
}

$base: #FDF29F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDF9D8;
$base-200: #FCF3B1;
$base-300: #F6E77A;
$base-400: #E8D64A;
$base-500: #CFBB26;
$base-600: #9D8F25;
$base-700: #6E6521;
$base-800: #484219;
$base-900: #2C2912;
$base-hover: #FBE74F;
$base-subtle: #FBF9E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDF29F",
            "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": "#F6E77A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E8D64A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CFBB26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D8F25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E6521",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#484219",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2912",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDF29F

Color Lab

Pairs with #FDF29F

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