analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F6EDE2 — Linen
#F6EDE2 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 33° 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.
#f6ede2
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Tints and shades of #F6EDE2
- fbf8f3
- f0e2cf
- e5cbac
- dab588
- cf9f64
- c48940
- a37032
- 7f5827
- 5b3f1c
- 372611
- 140d06
Color schemes using #F6EDE2
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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#F6EDE2 FAQ
What color is #F6EDE2?
#F6EDE2 is a shade of linen in the orange family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 53% saturation and 93% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F6EDE2?
#F6EDE2 is rgb(246, 237, 226) in RGB, hsl(33, 53%, 93%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F6EDE2?
White text on this background reaches 1.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.13:1.
What colors go well with #F6EDE2?
Its direct complement is #E4ECF7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4F6F7 and #E5E4F7 gives you contrast without the vibration.