analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAEDE5 — Linen
#FAEDE5 is a light saturated orange sitting at 23° 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.
#faede5
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #FAEDE5
- fdf6f2
- f5dbcb
- eec0a3
- e6a57c
- df8954
- d76e2d
- b35a22
- 8c461b
- 643213
- 3d1e0c
- 150b04
Color schemes using #FAEDE5
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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#FAEDE5 FAQ
What color is #FAEDE5?
#FAEDE5 is a shade of linen in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 68% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAEDE5?
#FAEDE5 is rgb(250, 237, 229) in RGB, hsl(23, 68%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 8%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAEDE5?
White text on this background reaches 1.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.31:1.
What colors go well with #FAEDE5?
Its direct complement is #E5F2FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5FAF8 and #E5E8FA gives you contrast without the vibration.