analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAEF89 — Canary
#FAEF89 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.
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Tints and shades of #FAEF89
- fefdf0
- fdf7c3
- fbf196
- f9ea69
- f7e43c
- f5de0f
- cdb909
- a09007
- 736805
- 463f03
- 181601
Color schemes using #FAEF89
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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#FAEF89 FAQ
What color is #FAEF89?
#FAEF89 is a shade of canary in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 92% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAEF89?
#FAEF89 is rgb(250, 239, 137) in RGB, hsl(54, 92%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 45%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAEF89?
White text on this background reaches 1.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.77:1.
What colors go well with #FAEF89?
Its direct complement is #8995FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89CDFA and #B789FA gives you contrast without the vibration.