analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAF9D1 — Butter
#FAF9D1 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.
#faf9d1
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FAF9D1
- fdfdf1
- f9f8c7
- f4f39d
- efed73
- ebe848
- e6e31e
- c0bd15
- 969311
- 6b6a0c
- 414007
- 171703
Color schemes using #FAF9D1
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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#FAF9D1 FAQ
What color is #FAF9D1?
#FAF9D1 is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 80% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAF9D1?
#FAF9D1 is rgb(250, 249, 209) in RGB, hsl(59, 80%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 16%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAF9D1?
White text on this background reaches 1.07:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.54:1.
What colors go well with #FAF9D1?
Its direct complement is #D1D2FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D1E6FA and #E5D1FA gives you contrast without the vibration.