analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F6F9C8 — Butter
#F6F9C8 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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.
#f6f9c8
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Tints and shades of #F6F9C8
- fdfdf1
- f5f9c7
- eef49d
- e7ef73
- e0eb48
- d9e61e
- b4c015
- 8d9611
- 656b0c
- 3d4107
- 161703
Color schemes using #F6F9C8
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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#F6F9C8 FAQ
What color is #F6F9C8?
#F6F9C8 is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 80% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F6F9C8?
#F6F9C8 is rgb(246, 249, 200) in RGB, hsl(64, 80%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 20%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F6F9C8?
White text on this background reaches 1.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.3:1.
What colors go well with #F6F9C8?
Its direct complement is #CBC8F9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8DDF9 and #E4C8F9 gives you contrast without the vibration.