Buttermilk is a
warm light color with the hex code #FCF1B0.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
252, 241, 176 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 30%, 1% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Buttermilk
#FCF1B0
Buttermilk color values
- HEX
- #FCF1B0
- RGB
- 252, 241, 176
- HSL
- 51°, 93%, 84%
- CMYK
- 0, 4, 30, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Buttermilk sits at 51° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 93%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Buttermilk is rendered as rgb(252, 241, 176), where the red channel dominates at 252, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Buttermilk translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 4M 30Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 30% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Buttermilk
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FCF1B0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 252, 241, 176;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FCF1B0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 30%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(252, 241, 176)
rgba(252, 241, 176, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 51° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FCF1B0?
#FCF1B0 is Buttermilk, a warm light color with RGB values of 252, 241, 176. It has a hue of 51°, 93%
saturation, and 84% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FCF1B0?
The RGB color code for #FCF1B0 is rgb(252, 241, 176). This means it contains 252 red,
241 green, and 176 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Buttermilk a warm or cool color?
Buttermilk (#FCF1B0) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FCF1B0 in CSS?
You can use #FCF1B0 in CSS with:
background-color: #FCF1B0; or color: #FCF1B0; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 241, 176). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 30%, 1%.