analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAED8F — Canary
#FAED8F is a light saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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.
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Tints and shades of #FAED8F
- fefdf0
- fcf6c4
- faef97
- f8e76a
- f6e03d
- f4d910
- ccb50a
- 9f8d07
- 726505
- 453d03
- 181601
Color schemes using #FAED8F
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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#FAED8F FAQ
What color is #FAED8F?
#FAED8F is a shade of canary in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 91% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAED8F?
#FAED8F is rgb(250, 237, 143) in RGB, hsl(53, 91%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 43%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAED8F?
White text on this background reaches 1.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.58:1.
What colors go well with #FAED8F?
Its direct complement is #8F9BFA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FD1FA and #B88FFA gives you contrast without the vibration.