analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FBEC89 — Flax
#FBEC89 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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.
#fbec89
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- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FBEC89
- fefdf0
- fdf5c3
- fbee96
- fae668
- f8df3b
- f6d70e
- ceb307
- a08c06
- 736404
- 463d03
- 191501
Color schemes using #FBEC89
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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#FBEC89 FAQ
What color is #FBEC89?
#FBEC89 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 93% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FBEC89?
#FBEC89 is rgb(251, 236, 137) in RGB, hsl(52, 93%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 45%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FBEC89?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.46:1.
What colors go well with #FBEC89?
Its direct complement is #8998FB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89D1FB and #B389FB gives you contrast without the vibration.