analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F6EDD5 — Papaya
#F6EDD5 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 44° 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.
#f6edd5
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Tints and shades of #F6EDD5
- fcfaf2
- f4e9cc
- ecd9a5
- e4c97e
- dbb858
- d3a831
- b08b25
- 896c1d
- 624e15
- 3c2f0d
- 151104
Color schemes using #F6EDD5
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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#F6EDD5 FAQ
What color is #F6EDD5?
#F6EDD5 is a shade of papaya in the yellow family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 65% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F6EDD5?
#F6EDD5 is rgb(246, 237, 213) in RGB, hsl(44, 65%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F6EDD5?
White text on this background reaches 1.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.99:1.
What colors go well with #F6EDD5?
Its direct complement is #D5DEF6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5EEF6 and #DDD5F6 gives you contrast without the vibration.