analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAF9AD — Canary
#FAF9AD is a light saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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.
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Tints and shades of #FAF9AD
- fefef1
- fcfbc4
- f9f798
- f6f46c
- f4f13f
- f1ee13
- c9c60c
- 9d9b09
- 716f07
- 444304
- 181801
Color schemes using #FAF9AD
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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#FAF9AD FAQ
What color is #FAF9AD?
#FAF9AD is a shade of canary in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 89% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAF9AD?
#FAF9AD is rgb(250, 249, 173) in RGB, hsl(59, 89%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 31%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAF9AD?
White text on this background reaches 1.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.22:1.
What colors go well with #FAF9AD?
Its direct complement is #ADAEFA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADD5FA and #D2ADFA gives you contrast without the vibration.