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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FBE9D0 — Papaya
#FBE9D0 is a light saturated orange sitting at 35° 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.
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Tints and shades of #FBE9D0
- fef8f1
- fae4c6
- f6d09b
- f3bc6f
- efa844
- eb9419
- c47a11
- 995f0d
- 6e440a
- 432906
- 170f02
Color schemes using #FBE9D0
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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#FBE9D0 FAQ
What color is #FBE9D0?
#FBE9D0 is a shade of papaya in the orange family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 84% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FBE9D0?
#FBE9D0 is rgb(251, 233, 208) in RGB, hsl(35, 84%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 17%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FBE9D0?
White text on this background reaches 1.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.67:1.
What colors go well with #FBE9D0?
Its direct complement is #D0E2FB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0F7FB and #D4D0FB gives you contrast without the vibration.