analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAEE85 — Flax
#FAEE85 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 54° 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.
#faee85
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- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FAEE85
- fefdf0
- fdf7c3
- fbf196
- f9ea69
- f7e43c
- f5de0f
- cdb909
- a09007
- 736805
- 463f03
- 181601
Color schemes using #FAEE85
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.
Nearby colors
#FAEE85 FAQ
What color is #FAEE85?
#FAEE85 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 92% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAEE85?
#FAEE85 is rgb(250, 238, 133) in RGB, hsl(54, 92%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 47%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAEE85?
White text on this background reaches 1.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.63:1.
What colors go well with #FAEE85?
Its direct complement is #8590FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85CBFA and #B485FA gives you contrast without the vibration.