analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAEAE5 — Linen
#FAEAE5 is a light saturated orange sitting at 14° 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.
#faeae5
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Tints and shades of #FAEAE5
- fdf5f2
- f5d5cb
- eeb5a3
- e6957c
- df7554
- d7552d
- b34422
- 8c351b
- 642613
- 3d170c
- 150804
Color schemes using #FAEAE5
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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#FAEAE5 FAQ
What color is #FAEAE5?
#FAEAE5 is a shade of linen in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 68% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAEAE5?
#FAEAE5 is rgb(250, 234, 229) in RGB, hsl(14, 68%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 8%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAEAE5?
White text on this background reaches 1.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.97:1.
What colors go well with #FAEAE5?
Its direct complement is #E5F5FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5FAF5 and #E5EBFA gives you contrast without the vibration.