analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FBD989 — Flax
#FBD989 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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.
#fbd989
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #FBD989
- fefaf0
- fdebc3
- fbdd96
- face68
- f8bf3b
- f6b10e
- ce9207
- a07206
- 735204
- 463203
- 191101
Color schemes using #FBD989
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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#FBD989 FAQ
What color is #FBD989?
#FBD989 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 93% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FBD989?
#FBD989 is rgb(251, 217, 137) in RGB, hsl(42, 93%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 45%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FBD989?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.39:1.
What colors go well with #FBD989?
Its direct complement is #89ABFB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89E4FB and #A089FB gives you contrast without the vibration.