analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0F5BC — Butter
#F0F5BC is a light saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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.
#f0f5bc
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F0F5BC
- fcfdf2
- f3f7c9
- eaf1a0
- e1eb77
- d8e54e
- cfdf26
- acb91c
- 869116
- 606810
- 3b3f09
- 151603
Color schemes using #F0F5BC
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.
Nearby colors
#F0F5BC FAQ
What color is #F0F5BC?
#F0F5BC is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 74% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0F5BC?
#F0F5BC is rgb(240, 245, 188) in RGB, hsl(65, 74%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 23%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0F5BC?
White text on this background reaches 1.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.49:1.
What colors go well with #F0F5BC?
Its direct complement is #C1BCF5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCD4F5 and #DDBCF5 gives you contrast without the vibration.