analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F9ECED — Linen
#F9ECED is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 355° 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.
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Tints and shades of #F9ECED
- fbf3f4
- f0d0d2
- e5acb1
- da888f
- ce656e
- c3414c
- a2333c
- 7e282f
- 5b1d22
- 371115
- 130607
Color schemes using #F9ECED
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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#F9ECED FAQ
What color is #F9ECED?
#F9ECED is a shade of linen in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 52% saturation and 95% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F9ECED?
#F9ECED is rgb(249, 236, 237) in RGB, hsl(355, 52%, 95%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F9ECED?
White text on this background reaches 1.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.25:1.
What colors go well with #F9ECED?
Its direct complement is #ECF9F8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ECF9F1 and #ECF3F9 gives you contrast without the vibration.