analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FBE38E — Flax
#FBE38E is a light saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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.
#fbe38e
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FBE38E
- fefbf0
- fdf0c3
- fbe596
- fada68
- f8cf3b
- f6c40e
- cea307
- a07f06
- 735b04
- 463703
- 191301
Color schemes using #FBE38E
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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#FBE38E FAQ
What color is #FBE38E?
#FBE38E is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 93% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FBE38E?
#FBE38E is rgb(251, 227, 142) in RGB, hsl(47, 93%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 43%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FBE38E?
White text on this background reaches 1.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.48:1.
What colors go well with #FBE38E?
Its direct complement is #8EA5FB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8EDCFB and #AD8EFB gives you contrast without the vibration.