analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAF7CC — Butter
#FAF7CC 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.
#faf7cc
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FAF7CC
- fefdf1
- f9f6c6
- f5ef9c
- f1e871
- ede246
- e9db1c
- c2b613
- 978e0f
- 6d660b
- 423e07
- 171602
Color schemes using #FAF7CC
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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#FAF7CC FAQ
What color is #FAF7CC?
#FAF7CC is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 82% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAF7CC?
#FAF7CC is rgb(250, 247, 204) in RGB, hsl(56, 82%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAF7CC?
White text on this background reaches 1.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.24:1.
What colors go well with #FAF7CC?
Its direct complement is #CCCFFA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CCE6FA and #E0CCFA gives you contrast without the vibration.