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Chardonnay

#FEC886

Chardonnay is a warm light color with the hex code #FEC886. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 254, 200, 134 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 21%, 47%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chardonnay color values

HEX
#FEC886
RGB
254, 200, 134
HSL
33°, 98%, 76%
CMYK
0, 21, 47, 0

About this color

Chardonnay sits at 33° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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, Chardonnay is rendered as rgb(254, 200, 134), where the red channel dominates at 254, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Chardonnay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 21M 47Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 21% magenta, 47% 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.

How to use Chardonnay

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FEC886;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 254, 200, 134;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FEC886',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 21%
Y: 47%
K: 0%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(254, 200, 134)
rgba(254, 200, 134, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FEC886?
#FEC886 is Chardonnay, a warm light color with RGB values of 254, 200, 134. It has a hue of 33°, 98% saturation, and 76% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FEC886?
The RGB color code for #FEC886 is rgb(254, 200, 134). This means it contains 254 red, 200 green, and 134 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chardonnay a warm or cool color?
Chardonnay (#FEC886) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FEC886 in CSS?
You can use #FEC886 in CSS with: background-color: #FEC886; or color: #FEC886; or as an RGB value: rgb(254, 200, 134). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 21%, 47%, 0%.