analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAE27F — Flax
#FAE27F is a light saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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.
#fae27f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FAE27F
- fefcf0
- fdf1c3
- fbe796
- f9dc69
- f7d23c
- f5c70f
- cda509
- a08107
- 735d05
- 463803
- 181401
Color schemes using #FAE27F
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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#FAE27F FAQ
What color is #FAE27F?
#FAE27F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 92% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAE27F?
#FAE27F is rgb(250, 226, 127) in RGB, hsl(48, 92%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 49%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAE27F?
White text on this background reaches 1.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.25:1.
What colors go well with #FAE27F?
Its direct complement is #8098FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #80D5FA and #A480FA gives you contrast without the vibration.