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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F9F8CD — Butter
#F9F8CD is a light saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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.
#f9f8cd
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Tints and shades of #F9F8CD
- fdfdf1
- f8f8c7
- f4f29d
- efed73
- eae749
- e5e11f
- bfbc16
- 959311
- 6b690d
- 414008
- 171603
Color schemes using #F9F8CD
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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#F9F8CD FAQ
What color is #F9F8CD?
#F9F8CD is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 79% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F9F8CD?
#F9F8CD is rgb(249, 248, 205) in RGB, hsl(59, 79%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 18%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F9F8CD?
White text on this background reaches 1.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.34:1.
What colors go well with #F9F8CD?
Its direct complement is #CDCEF9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDE4F9 and #E2CDF9 gives you contrast without the vibration.