analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FADE87 — Flax
#FADE87 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 45° 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.
#fade87
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FADE87
- fefbf0
- fdeec3
- fbe296
- f9d569
- f7c83c
- f5bc0f
- cd9c09
- a07907
- 735705
- 463503
- 181301
Color schemes using #FADE87
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.
Nearby colors
#FADE87 FAQ
What color is #FADE87?
#FADE87 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 92% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FADE87?
#FADE87 is rgb(250, 222, 135) in RGB, hsl(45, 92%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 46%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FADE87?
White text on this background reaches 1.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.86:1.
What colors go well with #FADE87?
Its direct complement is #85A2FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85DDFA and #A285FA gives you contrast without the vibration.