analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F5F0C7 — Papaya
#F5F0C7 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #F5F0C7
- fdfbf2
- f6f1ca
- efe6a2
- e8db7a
- e1d052
- dac52b
- b5a420
- 8d8019
- 655c12
- 3e380b
- 161404
Color schemes using #F5F0C7
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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#F5F0C7 FAQ
What color is #F5F0C7?
#F5F0C7 is a shade of papaya in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 70% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F5F0C7?
#F5F0C7 is rgb(245, 240, 199) in RGB, hsl(53, 70%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 19%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F5F0C7?
White text on this background reaches 1.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.17:1.
What colors go well with #F5F0C7?
Its direct complement is #C7CCF5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7E3F5 and #D8C7F5 gives you contrast without the vibration.