What color is #FDFCA5?

#FDFCA5 is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(253, 252, 165), and in HSL hsl(59, 96%, 82%).

Is #FDFCA5 accessible as text?

On white, #FDFCA5 has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 19.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDFCA5, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDFCA5?

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

What colors go well with #FDFCA5?

#FDFCA5 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A5A7FD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDFCA5 below.

Is #FDFCA5 good for buttons?

#FDFCA5 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDFCA5 — white text only reaches 1.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDFCA5 the same as CSS lemonchiffon?

No — #FDFCA5 is not the CSS named color lemonchiffon, but lemonchiffon (#FFFACD) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDFCA5 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDFCA5

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDFCA5 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDFCA5 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDFCA5 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 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 #FDFCA5 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 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 #FDFCA5 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 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 #FDFCA5 Accent #A9C4B8 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 #FDFCA5 Secondary #FCFDE0 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 #FDFCA5 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 76/100

High

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

Depth 3/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

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 6/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 3/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 65/100

High

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

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FDFCA5 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 17.4:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #E1FDA5 — 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 #FDFCA5 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDFCA5;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 252 165;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(97.3% 0.108 107.7);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFDD8;
  --color-200: #FCFAB1;
  --color-300: #F6F37A;
  --color-400: #E8E64A;
  --color-500: #CFCC26;
  --color-600: #9D9B25;
  --color-700: #6E6D21;
  --color-800: #484719;
  --color-900: #2C2B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFDD8',
    200: '#FCFAB1',
    300: '#F6F37A',
    400: '#E8E64A',
    500: '#CFCC26',
    600: '#9D9B25',
    700: '#6E6D21',
    800: '#484719',
    900: '#2C2B12',
  },
}

$base: #FDFCA5;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFDD8;
$base-200: #FCFAB1;
$base-300: #F6F37A;
$base-400: #E8E64A;
$base-500: #CFCC26;
$base-600: #9D9B25;
$base-700: #6E6D21;
$base-800: #484719;
$base-900: #2C2B12;
$base-hover: #FBF953;
$base-subtle: #FBFBE7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDFCA5",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCFAB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6F37A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E8E64A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CFCC26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D9B25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E6D21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#484719",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDFCA5

Color Lab

Pairs with #FDFCA5

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