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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FBF9CB — Butter
#FBF9CB is a light saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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 #FBF9CB
- fefdf1
- fbf9c5
- f7f499
- f4f06e
- f1eb42
- eee617
- c6c00f
- 9b960c
- 6f6c08
- 434105
- 181702
Color schemes using #FBF9CB
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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#FBF9CB FAQ
What color is #FBF9CB?
#FBF9CB is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 86% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FBF9CB?
#FBF9CB is rgb(251, 249, 203) in RGB, hsl(58, 86%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 19%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FBF9CB?
White text on this background reaches 1.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.51:1.
What colors go well with #FBF9CB?
Its direct complement is #CBCCFB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBE5FB and #E1CBFB gives you contrast without the vibration.