analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FACA8F — Flax
#FACA8F is a light saturated orange sitting at 33° 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.
#faca8f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FACA8F
- fef8f0
- fce3c4
- facd97
- f8b86a
- f6a33d
- f48d10
- cc740a
- 9f5b07
- 724105
- 452803
- 180e01
Color schemes using #FACA8F
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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#FACA8F FAQ
What color is #FACA8F?
#FACA8F is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 91% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FACA8F?
#FACA8F is rgb(250, 202, 143) in RGB, hsl(33, 91%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 43%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FACA8F?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.91:1.
What colors go well with #FACA8F?
Its direct complement is #8FBFFA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FF4FA and #948FFA gives you contrast without the vibration.