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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F9F0DC — Beige
#F9F0DC is a light saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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 #F9F0DC
- fdf9f2
- f6e8ca
- efd7a2
- e8c57a
- e2b451
- dba329
- b6861f
- 8e6918
- 664b11
- 3e2e0b
- 161004
Color schemes using #F9F0DC
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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#F9F0DC FAQ
What color is #F9F0DC?
#F9F0DC is a shade of beige in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 71% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F9F0DC?
#F9F0DC is rgb(249, 240, 220) in RGB, hsl(41, 71%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F9F0DC?
White text on this background reaches 1.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.53:1.
What colors go well with #F9F0DC?
Its direct complement is #DCE5F9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCF4F9 and #E1DCF9 gives you contrast without the vibration.