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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FBF9EA — Ivory
#FBF9EA is a light saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #FBF9EA
- fdfbf2
- f5f0cb
- eee5a3
- e6da7c
- dfce54
- d7c32d
- b3a222
- 8c7e1b
- 645b13
- 3d370c
- 151304
Color schemes using #FBF9EA
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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#FBF9EA FAQ
What color is #FBF9EA?
#FBF9EA is a shade of ivory in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 68% saturation and 95% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FBF9EA?
#FBF9EA is rgb(251, 249, 234) in RGB, hsl(53, 68%, 95%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FBF9EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.84:1.
What colors go well with #FBF9EA?
Its direct complement is #EAECFB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAF4FB and #F0EAFB gives you contrast without the vibration.