analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F8F6CE — Butter
#F8F6CE is a light saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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.
#f8f6ce
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Tints and shades of #F8F6CE
- fdfdf2
- f7f5c9
- f1eda0
- ebe676
- e6de4d
- e0d624
- bbb31b
- 918b15
- 68640f
- 3f3d09
- 161503
Color schemes using #F8F6CE
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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#F8F6CE FAQ
What color is #F8F6CE?
#F8F6CE is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 75% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F8F6CE?
#F8F6CE is rgb(248, 246, 206) in RGB, hsl(57, 75%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 17%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F8F6CE?
White text on this background reaches 1.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.06:1.
What colors go well with #F8F6CE?
Its direct complement is #CED0F8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CEE5F8 and #E1CEF8 gives you contrast without the vibration.