analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAE989 — Flax
#FAE989 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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.
#fae989
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Tints and shades of #FAE989
- fefcf0
- fdf4c3
- fbec96
- f9e369
- f7db3c
- f5d30f
- cdaf09
- a08907
- 736205
- 463c03
- 181501
Color schemes using #FAE989
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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#FAE989 FAQ
What color is #FAE989?
#FAE989 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 92% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAE989?
#FAE989 is rgb(250, 233, 137) in RGB, hsl(51, 92%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 45%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAE989?
White text on this background reaches 1.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.08:1.
What colors go well with #FAE989?
Its direct complement is #899AFA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89D3FA and #B189FA gives you contrast without the vibration.