Butterscotch
Also known as: Agrellan Badland , Safflower , My Sin , Mandarin Sorbet
Butterscotch sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid orange that feels playful and vibrant. Try it in 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Butterscotch
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.82:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.56:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Butterscotch background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Butterscotch
Butterscotch with its complement
Soft neighbors of Butterscotch
Butterscotch triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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