analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F3C282 — Flax
#F3C282 is a light saturated orange sitting at 34° 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.
#f3c282
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F3C282
- fef8f1
- f9e3c6
- f5ce9c
- f1ba71
- eda546
- e9901c
- c27613
- 975c0f
- 6d420b
- 422807
- 170e02
Color schemes using #F3C282
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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#F3C282 FAQ
What color is #F3C282?
#F3C282 is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 82% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F3C282?
#F3C282 is rgb(243, 194, 130) in RGB, hsl(34, 82%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 47%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F3C282?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.85:1.
What colors go well with #F3C282?
Its direct complement is #82B3F3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #82EBF3 and #8982F3 gives you contrast without the vibration.