#f4e4bc
#f4e4bc is rgb(244, 228, 188), or hsl(43, 72%, 85%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is orange-200 (#ffd6a7), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.26:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 16.67:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 14.17:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.14:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #f4e4bc in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #f4e4bc in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
13.34:1
AA normal text- #7cb9a8
Used together in Ghibli Style.
1.78:1
Not for normal text - #85cdca
Used together in Ghibli Style.
1.44:1
Not for normal text 5.63:1
AA normal text3.01:1
Not for normal text- #c38d94
Used together in Ghibli Style.
2.21:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #f4e4bc: 16.67:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #f4e4bc.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #f4e4bc as the secondary color, following the Ghibli Style style: rgb(244, 228, 188), nearest Tailwind token orange-200. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.26:1 on white, 16.67:1 on black).
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Questions about #f4e4bc
What color is #f4e4bc?
#f4e4bc is rgb(244, 228, 188), or hsl(43, 72%, 85%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is orange-200 (#ffd6a7), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #f4e4bc?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #f4e4bc: 16.67:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #f4e4bc in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#f4e4bc], text-[#f4e4bc], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.