analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FBF8D0 — Butter
#FBF8D0 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#fbf8d0
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FBF8D0
- fefdf1
- faf7c6
- f6f09b
- f3ea6f
- efe344
- ebdd19
- c4b811
- 99900d
- 6e670a
- 433f06
- 171602
Color schemes using #FBF8D0
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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#FBF8D0 FAQ
What color is #FBF8D0?
#FBF8D0 is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 84% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FBF8D0?
#FBF8D0 is rgb(251, 248, 208) in RGB, hsl(56, 84%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 17%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FBF8D0?
White text on this background reaches 1.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.44:1.
What colors go well with #FBF8D0?
Its direct complement is #D0D3FB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0E8FB and #E3D0FB gives you contrast without the vibration.