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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAF9EA — Porcelain
#FAF9EA 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.
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Tints and shades of #FAF9EA
- fcfbf3
- f3f1cd
- eae6a7
- e1db81
- d8d05b
- d0c535
- ada429
- 878020
- 615c17
- 3b380e
- 151405
Color schemes using #FAF9EA
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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#FAF9EA FAQ
What color is #FAF9EA?
#FAF9EA is a shade of porcelain in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 62% saturation and 95% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAF9EA?
#FAF9EA is rgb(250, 249, 234) in RGB, hsl(56, 62%, 95%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAF9EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.8:1.
What colors go well with #FAF9EA?
Its direct complement is #EAEBFA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAF3FA and #F1EAFA gives you contrast without the vibration.