Buttery
Also known as: Apricot Appeal, Bundaberg Sand, Rich Honey, Apricot Yellow
A vivid orange with a playful and vibrant character, Buttery works beautifully for friendly UI accents and children's products. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (13.30:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Buttery color codes
- HEX
- #FFC283
- RGB
- rgb(255, 194, 131)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 194, 131, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 100%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 49%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 24%, 49%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(83.1 17.2 40.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.6% 0.106 66.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: burlywood#DEB887 · ΔE 6.7
- RAL 1017 — Saffron yellow#F6A950 · ΔE 7.3 · 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 Buttery works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Buttery
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Buttery 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 1.58:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.30:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Buttery background: #000000
Palettes featuring Buttery
Buttery with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buttery
Buttery triad
Similar colors
- Nouveau-Riche#FFBB77 · ΔE 2.1
- Torchlight#FFC985 · ΔE 2.9
- Goose Bill#FFBA80 · ΔE 3.2
- Jambalaya#F7B572 · ΔE 3.2
- Sunburst#F5B57B · ΔE 3.5
- Peachy-Kini#F1BF92 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Buttery is closest to Baby Blue.
Buttery FAQs
What color is Buttery?
Buttery is a light orange with the hex code #FFC283. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 100% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Buttery?
The hex code for Buttery is #FFC283. In RGB it's rgb(255, 194, 131), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 24%, 49%, 0%).
What colors go well with Buttery?
Buttery 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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