Butterscotch
Also known as: Agrellan Badland, Safflower, My Sin, Mandarin Sorbet
A vivid orange with a playful and vibrant character, Butterscotch works beautifully for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.56:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Butterscotch color codes
- HEX
- #FDB147
- RGB
- rgb(253, 177, 71)
- RGBA
- rgba(253, 177, 71, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(35, 98%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(35, 72%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 30%, 72%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(78.3 21.9 63.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.5% 0.147 71.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: orange#FFA500 · ΔE 4.4
- RAL 1017 — Saffron yellow#F6A950 · ΔE 3.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Butterscotch works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Butterscotch
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Butterscotch by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.82:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.56:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Butterscotch background: #000000
Palettes featuring Butterscotch
Butterscotch with its complement
Soft neighbors of Butterscotch
Butterscotch triad
Similar colors
- Safflower#FDAE44 · ΔE 1.0
- Koromiko#FEB552 · ΔE 1.3
- Corona#FFB437 · ΔE 2.6
- Deep Fried#F0B054 · ΔE 2.9
- Carona#FBA52E · ΔE 3.3
- Mango#FFA62B · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Butterscotch is closest to Baby Blue.
Butterscotch FAQs
What color is Butterscotch?
Butterscotch is a medium orange with the hex code #FDB147. In HSL terms it has a hue of 35°, 98% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Butterscotch?
The hex code for Butterscotch is #FDB147. In RGB it's rgb(253, 177, 71), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 30%, 72%, 1%).
What colors go well with Butterscotch?
Butterscotch pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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