analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAF6CC — Butter
#FAF6CC is a light saturated yellow sitting at 55° 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.
#faf6cc
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FAF6CC
- fefdf1
- f9f5c6
- f5ee9c
- f1e671
- eddf46
- e9d71c
- c2b313
- 978c0f
- 6d640b
- 423d07
- 171502
Color schemes using #FAF6CC
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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#FAF6CC FAQ
What color is #FAF6CC?
#FAF6CC is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 82% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAF6CC?
#FAF6CC is rgb(250, 246, 204) in RGB, hsl(55, 82%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 18%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAF6CC?
White text on this background reaches 1.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.12:1.
What colors go well with #FAF6CC?
Its direct complement is #CCD0FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CCE7FA and #DFCCFA gives you contrast without the vibration.