analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0EBE0 — Alabaster
#F0EBE0 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 41° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#f0ebe0
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #F0EBE0
- faf8f5
- ebe4d5
- dccfb5
- ccbb96
- bda776
- ae9256
- 907845
- 705e36
- 514327
- 312918
- 110e08
Color schemes using #F0EBE0
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#F0EBE0 FAQ
What color is #F0EBE0?
#F0EBE0 is a shade of alabaster in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 35% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F0EBE0?
#F0EBE0 is rgb(240, 235, 224) in RGB, hsl(41, 35%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0EBE0?
White text on this background reaches 1.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.66:1.
What colors go well with #F0EBE0?
Its direct complement is #E0E5F0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0EDF0 and #E3E0F0 gives you contrast without the vibration.