analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F6B974 — Flax
#F6B974 is a light saturated orange sitting at 32° 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.
#f6b974
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #F6B974
- fef8f1
- fbe2c5
- f8cc98
- f6b66c
- f39f40
- f08914
- c8710d
- 9c580a
- 703f07
- 442604
- 180d02
Color schemes using #F6B974
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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#F6B974 FAQ
What color is #F6B974?
#F6B974 is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 32 degrees, 88% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F6B974?
#F6B974 is rgb(246, 185, 116) in RGB, hsl(32, 88%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 53%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F6B974?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.11:1.
What colors go well with #F6B974?
Its direct complement is #74B1F6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #74F2F6 and #7874F6 gives you contrast without the vibration.