What color is #FDF79C?

#FDF79C is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(253, 247, 156), and in HSL hsl(56, 96%, 80%).

Is #FDF79C accessible as text?

On white, #FDF79C has a contrast ratio of 1.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDF79C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDF79C?

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

What colors go well with #FDF79C?

#FDF79C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9BA2FD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDF79C below.

Is #FDF79C good for buttons?

#FDF79C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDF79C — white text only reaches 1.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDF79C the same as CSS khaki?

No — #FDF79C is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDF79C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDF79C

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDF79C works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDF79C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDF79C Secondary #B1680B Accent #6D7A48 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 #FDF79C Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #FDF79C 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 #FDF79C 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 #FDF79C Secondary #FEFCDE 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 #FDF79C 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 74/100

High

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

Depth 4/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 31/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 7/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

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 62/100

High

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

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FDF79C with

Apricot Mint Green Wisteria 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 16.8:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #E3FD9B — 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 #FDF79C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDF79C;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 247 156;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(96.1% 0.112 105.1);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDFBD8;
  --color-200: #FCF7B1;
  --color-300: #F6ED7A;
  --color-400: #E8DE4A;
  --color-500: #CFC426;
  --color-600: #9D9525;
  --color-700: #6E6921;
  --color-800: #484419;
  --color-900: #2C2A12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDFBD8',
    200: '#FCF7B1',
    300: '#F6ED7A',
    400: '#E8DE4A',
    500: '#CFC426',
    600: '#9D9525',
    700: '#6E6921',
    800: '#484419',
    900: '#2C2A12',
  },
}

$base: #FDF79C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDFBD8;
$base-200: #FCF7B1;
$base-300: #F6ED7A;
$base-400: #E8DE4A;
$base-500: #CFC426;
$base-600: #9D9525;
$base-700: #6E6921;
$base-800: #484419;
$base-900: #2C2A12;
$base-hover: #FBF04B;
$base-subtle: #FBF9E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDF79C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFBD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCF7B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6ED7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E8DE4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CFC426",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D9525",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E6921",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#484419",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2A12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDF79C

Color Lab

Pairs with #FDF79C

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