#FFE8BC — Gold Buttercup Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#FFE8BC

≈ Gold Buttercup

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On white

1.20:1

Fails AA

On black

14.60:1

Passes AAA

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Aa#1C1916(14.60:1)

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Hue39°Saturation26%Brightness100%

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Colors that go with Gold Buttercup

Gold Buttercup sits in the orange family. Pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

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Colour nameGold Buttercup#FFE8BBΔE 0.3 CSS nameMoccasin#FFE4B5ΔE 1.5 Web-safe#FFFFCC#FFFFCCΔE 9.1

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Gold Buttercup — meaning & where to use it

Gold Buttercup is a light, airy orange — it reads as warm, friendly and inviting. It's a natural fit for lifestyle, wellness and playful consumer brands, and cheerful call-to-action buttons. To keep it balanced, pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme.

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