Topaz

HEX: #FFC87C | Modern Palette

On White
1.52:1
FAIL
On Black
13.80:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFC87C
RGB
255, 200, 124
HSL
34°, 100% ,74%
CMYK
0, 22, 51, 0

About Topaz

Topaz (#FFC87C) is a color with RGB(255, 200, 124) and HSL(34.8°, 100%, 74.3%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #7CB3FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #7CFFC8 and #C87CFF. The name comes from Τοπάζιος (Topazios) (Greek).

  • HEX: #FFC87C
  • RGB: 255, 200, 124
  • HSL: 34.8°, 100%, 74.3%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #7CB3FF
  • Triadic colors: #7CFFC8, #C87CFF
  • The name comes from Τοπάζιος (Topazios) (Greek).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FFC87C from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #DADA79
Protanopia #CFCF7D
Tritanopia #FFC0C0
Achromatopsia #D1D1D1

Frequently Asked Questions

Topaz (#FFC87C) is a color with RGB(255, 200, 124) and HSL(34.8°, 100%, 74.3%).

#FFC87C pairs strongly with #7CB3FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFC87C is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FFC87C is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Topaz is linked to Τοπάζιος (Topazios) from Greek, meaning A legendary island in the Red Sea where a yellow gem (possibly peridot, not modern topaz) was mined..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Τοπάζιος (Topazios)
Meaning A legendary island in the Red Sea where a yellow gem (possibly peridot, not modern topaz) was mined.
Language Greek
First Recorded Use Antiquity

History

The name 'topaz' has a complex history of misidentification. Ancient 'topazius' likely referred to chrysolite or peridot, a green gemstone, found on an island in the Red Sea (possibly Zabargad Island). The modern yellow-brown mineral we know as topaz was not widely recognized by this name until much later. The shift in naming likely occurred in the Middle Ages or Renaissance as mineralogy became more refined, and the term 'topaz' became associated with the aluminum silicate mineral we identify today, particularly its yellow and brown varieties. Pink, blue, and imperial topaz varieties are also well-known.

First Recorded Use

Pliny the Elder (1st century AD) in his 'Naturalis Historia' refers to 'topazius' from an island 'Topazios'.

Cultural Associations

Topaz is the birthstone for November (along with citrine) and December (blue topaz). It is also associated with the 4th and 23rd wedding anniversaries. Historically, it was believed to have protective qualities, to cure madness, and to bring strength and intellect. Different colors of topaz have been associated with various meanings; for example, blue topaz is often linked to tranquility and communication, while imperial topaz (golden orange-yellow) is associated with luxury and nobility.

Similar Named Colors
Mellow Apricot #F8B878 ΔE 5.43
Peach-orange #FFCC99 ΔE 5.49
Pale Gold #E6BE8A ΔE 5.97
Champagne #FAD6A5 ΔE 6.80

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFC87C;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFC87C;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFC87C;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFC87C,
        #7CB3FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFC87C,
        #7CB3FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$topaz: #FFC87C;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$topaz-r: 255;
$topaz-g: 200;
$topaz-b: 124;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $topaz;
    color: rgba($topaz-r, $topaz-g, $topaz-b, 0.8);
}