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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F2E8D9 — Alabaster
#F2E8D9 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 36° 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.
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Tints and shades of #F2E8D9
- fbf8f4
- efe3d1
- e3ceae
- d7b98b
- cba368
- bf8e45
- 9f7536
- 7c5b2a
- 59421e
- 362812
- 130e07
Color schemes using #F2E8D9
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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#F2E8D9 FAQ
What color is #F2E8D9?
#F2E8D9 is a shade of alabaster in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 49% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F2E8D9?
#F2E8D9 is rgb(242, 232, 217) in RGB, hsl(36, 49%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F2E8D9?
White text on this background reaches 1.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.32:1.
What colors go well with #F2E8D9?
Its direct complement is #D9E3F2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9EFF2 and #DCD9F2 gives you contrast without the vibration.