analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F6CA88 — Flax
#F6CA88 is a light 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.
#f6ca88
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- CMYK
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F6CA88
- fef9f1
- fbe5c5
- f7d299
- f4be6e
- f1ab42
- ee9817
- c67d0f
- 9b610c
- 6f4608
- 432a05
- 180f02
Color schemes using #F6CA88
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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#F6CA88 FAQ
What color is #F6CA88?
#F6CA88 is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 86% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F6CA88?
#F6CA88 is rgb(246, 202, 136) in RGB, hsl(36, 86%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 45%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F6CA88?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.72:1.
What colors go well with #F6CA88?
Its direct complement is #88B4F6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88EBF6 and #9388F6 gives you contrast without the vibration.