analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAF5EB — Linen
#FAF5EB is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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.
#faf5eb
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FAF5EB
- fcf9f3
- f3e6cd
- e9d3a8
- e0c182
- d6ae5d
- cd9b37
- ab802b
- 856421
- 5f4818
- 3a2b0e
- 140f05
Color schemes using #FAF5EB
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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#FAF5EB FAQ
What color is #FAF5EB?
#FAF5EB is a shade of linen in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 60% saturation and 95% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #FAF5EB?
#FAF5EB is rgb(250, 245, 235) in RGB, hsl(40, 60%, 95%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAF5EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.33:1.
What colors go well with #FAF5EB?
Its direct complement is #EBF0FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBF7FA and #EDEBFA gives you contrast without the vibration.