analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAF170 — Flax
#FAF170 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#faf170
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- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FAF170
- fefef0
- fdf9c3
- fbf496
- faf068
- f8eb3b
- f6e70e
- cec107
- a09606
- 736c04
- 464103
- 191701
Color schemes using #FAF170
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
#FAF170 FAQ
What color is #FAF170?
#FAF170 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 93% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAF170?
#FAF170 is rgb(250, 241, 112) in RGB, hsl(56, 93%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 55%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAF170?
White text on this background reaches 1.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.88:1.
What colors go well with #FAF170?
Its direct complement is #7079FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #70BEFA and #AC70FA gives you contrast without the vibration.