analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FADA8F — Flax
#FADA8F is a light saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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.
#fada8f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FADA8F
- fefaf0
- fcebc4
- fadc97
- f8cd6a
- f6be3d
- f4b010
- cc910a
- 9f7107
- 725105
- 453103
- 181101
Color schemes using #FADA8F
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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#FADA8F FAQ
What color is #FADA8F?
#FADA8F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 91% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FADA8F?
#FADA8F is rgb(250, 218, 143) in RGB, hsl(42, 91%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 43%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FADA8F?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.49:1.
What colors go well with #FADA8F?
Its direct complement is #8FAFFA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FE4FA and #A48FFA gives you contrast without the vibration.