What color is #FEF0BB?

#FEF0BB is a pale, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(254, 240, 187), and in HSL hsl(47, 97%, 86%).

Is #FEF0BB accessible as text?

On white, #FEF0BB has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #FEF0BB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FEF0BB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-100 (#FEF3C6).

What colors go well with #FEF0BB?

#FEF0BB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B9C8FE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FEF0BB below.

Is #FEF0BB good for buttons?

#FEF0BB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FEF0BB — white text only reaches 1.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FEF0BB the same as CSS lemonchiffon?

No — #FEF0BB is not the CSS named color lemonchiffon, but lemonchiffon (#FFFACD) is the closest CSS named color.

#FEF0BB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FEF0BB

Not just a swatch — here's how #FEF0BB works with other colors. Named schemes with #FEF0BB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FEF0BB Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FEF0BB Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Buttercream 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FEF0BB Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F 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 #FEF0BB Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Buttercream holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FEF0BB Secondary #FFFAE8 Support #9A9186 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 #FEF0BB 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 82/100

Very 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 81/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 8/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 4/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 74/100

High

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

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FEF0BB with

Rose Quartz Buttercream Periwinkle 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 #FDFBF3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F6FEB9 — 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 #FEF0BB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FEF0BB;
  --color-base-rgb: 254 240 187;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(95.3% 0.070 95.0);
  --color-50: #FEFBF0;
  --color-100: #FDF5D8;
  --color-200: #FCEBB1;
  --color-300: #F6DB79;
  --color-400: #E9C649;
  --color-500: #D0AB25;
  --color-600: #9D8325;
  --color-700: #6F5E20;
  --color-800: #483E19;
  --color-900: #2C2611;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FEFBF0',
    100: '#FDF5D8',
    200: '#FCEBB1',
    300: '#F6DB79',
    400: '#E9C649',
    500: '#D0AB25',
    600: '#9D8325',
    700: '#6F5E20',
    800: '#483E19',
    900: '#2C2611',
  },
}

$base: #FEF0BB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFBF0;
$base-100: #FDF5D8;
$base-200: #FCEBB1;
$base-300: #F6DB79;
$base-400: #E9C649;
$base-500: #D0AB25;
$base-600: #9D8325;
$base-700: #6F5E20;
$base-800: #483E19;
$base-900: #2C2611;
$base-hover: #FDDB62;
$base-subtle: #FCF9EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FEF0BB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFBF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF5D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCEBB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6DB79",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E9C649",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D0AB25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D8325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F5E20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#483E19",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2611",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FEF0BB

Color Lab

Pairs with #FEF0BB

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