analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAFAE5 — Beige
#FAFAE5 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.
#fafae5
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FAFAE5
- fdfdf2
- f5f5cb
- eeeea3
- e6e67c
- dfdf54
- d7d72d
- b3b322
- 8c8c1b
- 646413
- 3d3d0c
- 151504
Color schemes using #FAFAE5
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.
Nearby colors
#FAFAE5 FAQ
What color is #FAFAE5?
#FAFAE5 is a shade of beige in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 68% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAFAE5?
#FAFAE5 is rgb(250, 250, 229) in RGB, hsl(60, 68%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 8%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAFAE5?
White text on this background reaches 1.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.87:1.
What colors go well with #FAFAE5?
Its direct complement is #E5E5FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5F0FA and #F0E5FA gives you contrast without the vibration.