analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F4F0E7 — Alabaster
#F4F0E7 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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.
#f4f0e7
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #F4F0E7
- faf8f5
- ebe4d4
- ddd1b4
- cebd94
- bfa974
- b09554
- 927a43
- 725f34
- 524526
- 322a17
- 110f08
Color schemes using #F4F0E7
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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#F4F0E7 FAQ
What color is #F4F0E7?
#F4F0E7 is a shade of alabaster in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 37% saturation and 93% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F4F0E7?
#F4F0E7 is rgb(244, 240, 231) in RGB, hsl(42, 37%, 93%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F4F0E7?
White text on this background reaches 1.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.46:1.
What colors go well with #F4F0E7?
Its direct complement is #E7EBF4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7F1F4 and #E9E7F4 gives you contrast without the vibration.