analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAFAD2 — Butter
#FAFAD2 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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.
#fafad2
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #FAFAD2
- fdfdf1
- f9f9c7
- f4f49d
- efef73
- ebeb48
- e6e61e
- c0c015
- 969611
- 6b6b0c
- 414107
- 171703
Color schemes using #FAFAD2
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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#FAFAD2 FAQ
What color is #FAFAD2?
#FAFAD2 is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 80% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAFAD2?
#FAFAD2 is rgb(250, 250, 210) in RGB, hsl(60, 80%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 16%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAFAD2?
White text on this background reaches 1.07:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.67:1.
What colors go well with #FAFAD2?
Its direct complement is #D1D1FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D1E6FA and #E6D1FA gives you contrast without the vibration.