analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAF4C2 — Butter
#FAF4C2 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.
#faf4c2
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- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FAF4C2
- fefdf1
- faf5c5
- f7ee9a
- f3e66f
- f0df43
- ecd718
- c5b310
- 9a8c0c
- 6e6409
- 433d05
- 181502
Color schemes using #FAF4C2
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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#FAF4C2 FAQ
What color is #FAF4C2?
#FAF4C2 is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 85% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAF4C2?
#FAF4C2 is rgb(250, 244, 194) in RGB, hsl(54, 85%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 22%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAF4C2?
White text on this background reaches 1.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.78:1.
What colors go well with #FAF4C2?
Its direct complement is #C2C7FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2E3FA and #D8C2FA gives you contrast without the vibration.