analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FBC689 — Flax
#FBC689 is a light saturated orange sitting at 32° 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.
#fbc689
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FBC689
- fef8f0
- fde2c3
- fbcc96
- fab668
- f8a03b
- f68a0e
- ce7107
- a05806
- 733f04
- 462603
- 190e01
Color schemes using #FBC689
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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#FBC689 FAQ
What color is #FBC689?
#FBC689 is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 32 degrees, 93% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FBC689?
#FBC689 is rgb(251, 198, 137) in RGB, hsl(32, 93%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 45%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FBC689?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.54:1.
What colors go well with #FBC689?
Its direct complement is #89BEFB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89F7FB and #8D89FB gives you contrast without the vibration.